Status:
RECRUITING
Compressive Myofascial Release of the Vastus Lateralis on Lateral Patellar Tracking in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Riphah International University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is a prevalent condition characterized by anterior knee pain, often exacerbated by activities such as squatting, running, and stair climbing. This condition is frequently ...
Detailed Description
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most common health-related complaints in today's societies. PFPS refers to a syndrome that comprises of the following signs and symptoms: anterior kne...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age group between 20 to 40 years
- Male and female gender
- Diagnosed cases of Patellofemoral syndrome
- Participants with positive J sign and Clarke's test
- Pain provoked during knee loading physical activity, such as jumping, running, squatting, or going up or down stairs in last 3 months
- Presence of excessive lateral patellar tracking on axial view radiographs
Exclusion
- History of knee surgery in the past year.
- Any contraindications to myofascial release therapy, such as active infections, open wounds.
- Presence of hip pathology or other knee conditions such as ligament tears, meniscal injuries, Osgood-Schlatter or Sinding-Larsen-Johanssen syndrome or jumpers knee
- Participants with a history of trauma or repetitive episodes of patellar subluxation or dislocation
- Use of intra-articular corticosteroid injections
- Presence of auto-immune disorder (spondylolisthesis, spondylitis, Rheumatoid arthritis etc.) other than knee OA or systemic conditions such as severe cardiovascular disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 2 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06875804
Start Date
January 2 2025
End Date
September 15 2025
Last Update
March 13 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Social Security Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000