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Diagnostic Test

Diagnostic Ultrasound for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (POCUS Trial)

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Morgan C Bagley, PhD
Research Sponsored by Youngstown State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test how well ultrasound can help diagnose patellar tendon injuries.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for female student-athletes aged 18 to 25 who are involved in sports with a lot of jumping. It's designed to help those experiencing knee pain, specifically around the kneecap.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) as an effective tool for diagnosing patellar tendon issues in athletes with knee pain.
What are the potential side effects?
Since POCUS is a diagnostic procedure involving imaging with ultrasound, it does not have side effects like medications or surgeries.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Changes of patellar tendons in jumping athletes
KOOS

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: JumpingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Female jumping collegiate athletes
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
POCUS
2016
N/A
~210

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Youngstown State UniversityLead Sponsor
26 Previous Clinical Trials
1,964 Total Patients Enrolled
Morgan C Bagley, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorFaculty

Media Library

Point-of-Care Diagnostic Ultrasound (Diagnostic Test) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05880277 — N/A
Knee Pain Research Study Groups: Jumping
Knee Pain Clinical Trial 2023: Point-of-Care Diagnostic Ultrasound Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05880277 — N/A
Point-of-Care Diagnostic Ultrasound (Diagnostic Test) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05880277 — N/A
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