Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Effects of Pelvic Tilt Exercises Along With Hip and Knee Focused Exercises on Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Superior University
Conditions:
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
35-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is designed as a Randomized Controlled Trial to be conducted at the CRC Department of Chaudhary Muhammad Akram Teaching and research Hospital, Lahore.
Detailed Description
A total of 48 participants will be recruited accounting for a 10% dropout rate (42+6=48) and equally divided into two groups 24 participants in each group: Group A(Intervention) and Group B(Control). ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants must have a clinical diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
- Participants should be aged between 35 and 55 years, as this is the typical age group affected by PFPS and will help standardize the sample.
- Individuals with a BMI ranging from 18 to 25 kg/m2.
- Participants should have had symptoms of PFPS for at least 6 weeks to 6 months, ensuring the condition is subacute and chronic.
- Knee Pain Severity: Patients must report moderate to severe knee pain (e.g., pain score ≥ 4 on a 0-10 pain scale) to assess the effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions.
- Participants must be willing to engage in the prescribed exercise program and comply with study protocols including follow-up assessments.
Exclusion
- Individuals who have undergone knee surgery within the last 6 months, as post-surgical rehabilitation could interfere with the study outcomes and confound results. Patients with other knee conditions, such as ligament injuries (e.g., ACL or MCL tears), meniscal tears or osteoarthritis, which could significantly affect rehabilitation or complicate the assessment of PFPS.
- Individuals with severe knee osteoarthritis (e.g., Kellgren-Lawrence grade 3 or 4) as it may impact the treatment response and differ from the typical PFPS rehabilitation approach.
- Individuals with neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis or peripheral neuropathy) that affect movement, balance or cognition making participation in rehabilitation exercises unsafe or difficult.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06913426
Start Date
March 20 2025
End Date
February 20 2026
Last Update
April 6 2025
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Superior University CRC
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan