NCT06758050 Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
| NCT ID | NCT06758050 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Cairo University |
| Condition | Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 44 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-08-04 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-01-15 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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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.
This trial targets 44 participants in total. It began in 2024-08-04 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-15.
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Brief Summary
the goal of this interventional study is to Investigate the effect of core strengthening exercises on pain, strength, function, and balance in patients with PFPS.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients of both genders with an age range of 18- 35 years old. 2. Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks. 3. Patients with body mass index 18- 25 kg m2. 4. Pain is aggravated by at least 2 of the following activities: jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, and squatting. 1. Positive patellar grinding test. 2. Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation. 2. A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement. 3. Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities. 4. Previous knee and hip joint surgeries. 5. Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints. 6. Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.
Contact & Investigator
rana ibrahim ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Misr University for Science and Technology
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06758050 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 35 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.
Is NCT06758050 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06758050 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ranaibrahim066@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06758050 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Giza, Egypt.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06758050 clinical trial?
NCT06758050 is sponsored by Cairo University. The principal investigator is rana ibrahim ahmed, Bachelor Physical Therapy-MUST at Misr University for Science and Technology. The trial plans to enroll 44 participants.