Status:
COMPLETED
A Clinical Study in the Use of Orthotics in Treating Pain in the Front of the Knee
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Queensland
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Health and Medical Research Council, Australia
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-40 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Musculoskeletal conditions account for the third leading cause of health systems expenditure in Australia. Patellofemoral pain syndrome or pain about the knee cap is such a condition often treated in ...
Detailed Description
Musculoskeletal conditions account for the third leading cause of health systems expenditure in Australia. Patellofemoral pain syndrome or pain about the knee cap is such a condition often treated in ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome (non traumatic origin) of at least 6 weeks duration
- Pain with at least 2 of the following activities: stair walking, jogging/running, squatting, hopping/jumping, kneeling or prolonged sitting
Exclusion
- Concomitant injury or pathology of other knee joint structures, eg. meniscal, ligamentous etc.
- Pain in or referred from the lumbar spine and hip
- History of knee fractures, patellar dislocation/subluxation with a positive apprehension test
- Prior physiotherapy treatment (including patellar taping) within the past 12 months
- History of allergic reaction to adhesive tape
- Current or previous foot orthotic use
- Any condition of the foot that precludes orthotic therapy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
June 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
176 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00118521
Start Date
May 1 2004
End Date
June 1 2007
Last Update
December 19 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Musculoskeletal Pain & Injury Research Unit, Division of Physiotherapy, The University of Queensland
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4072