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EFFECT OF SAPHENOUS NERVE RELEASE ON PATIENTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-01-06
36
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
15 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain in young, physically active individuals, especially females, and is commonly managed with quadriceps and hip-focused exercises. However, the role of neural factors has been largely overlooked. The saphenous nerve, which supplies sensation to the anteromedial knee, may become irritated or entrapped and contribute to pain and neuromuscular dysfunction in PFPS. This study suggests that manual therapy targeting the saphenous nerve could improve pain, function, and balance, providing a more holistic approach to PFPS rehabilitation.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
EFFECT OF SAPHENOUS NERVE RELEASE ON PATIENTS WITH PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age from 18 to 35 years and BMI 18 to 25 kg/m2
- Both male and female genders
- Anterior knee pain lasting at least six weeks
- Positive saphenous neurodynamic test (SAPHNT)
You will not qualify if you...
- History of knee replacement
- Received an intraarticular injection within the past 3 months
- Previous knee surgery or arthroscopy
- Other secondary knee problems such as bursitis, tendinopathy, osteochondritis, neuromas, intraarticular pathology including osteoarthritis, tumor, or rheumatologic diseases
- Diabetic neuropathic pain or fibromyalgia
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
M
Markos Boshra, bachelor's
CONTACT
M
Markos Boshra, bachelor's
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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