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Recruiting Phase 3 NCT03184545

NCT03184545 Comparing the Outcome of Electrical Stimulation and Physical Therapy in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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NCT ID NCT03184545
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Sponsor Northwell Health
Condition Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 92 participants
Start Date 2017-07-24
Primary Completion 2026-06

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 40 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
EMSPhysical therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 3 trials are large pivotal studies comparing the treatment to current standard of care or placebo. Your participation directly contributes to the evidence needed for regulatory approval.

This trial targets 92 participants in total. It began in 2017-07-24 with a primary completion date of 2026-06.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of study is to evaluate the efficacy of the electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) device in patients with patellofemoral pain known as anterior knee pain. Usual treatment for it is physical therapy (PT). We want to evaluate and see if adding the electrical muscle stimulation will fasten the recovery and improved outcome in patellofemoral pain syndrome. Half of participants will receive EMS and PT while other half will receive PT only.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Bilateral/unilateral anterior knee pain for more than 3 moths * Age of patient 18 to 40 years * At least 3 of the 4 following criteria present: pain associated with prolonged sitting with knees bend, pain with going downstairs, kneeling and squatting or sports activities * No h/o injury * No h/o surgery to the knee Exclusion Criteria: * H/o patellar dislocation or subluxation * Associated bursitis, tendinitis in periarticular area * Ligamentous problems * Intra-articular pathology * Pregnancy (patient reported pregnancy, in case of doubt patient will be referred to their OBG/GYN physician to exclude the pregnancy) * H/o knee surgery * Oral or intraarticular administration of steroid medication with in last 3 months * Patients with implanted devices like pacemaker

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Leon Popovitz, MD

✉ orthodoc205@gmail.com

📞 2127594553

Principal Investigator

Leon Popovitz, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Northwell Health

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03184545 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT03184545 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 3 trials are large-scale studies comparing the new treatment to existing standards of care or a placebo. They provide the evidence needed for regulatory approval. This trial targets 92 participants.

Is NCT03184545 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03184545 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at orthodoc205@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03184545 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at New York, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03184545 clinical trial?

NCT03184545 is sponsored by Northwell Health. The principal investigator is Leon Popovitz, MD at Northwell Health. The trial plans to enroll 92 participants.

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