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Behavioral Intervention

Knee Isometric Exercises for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Research Sponsored by The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Age between 18-65

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Potential participant does not agree to comply with study protocols or does not wish to be subjected to a random group allocation

Any neurological or degenerative musculoskeletal condition involving the lower extremities

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to compare the effectiveness of a knee exercise program to the current standard treatment for knee pain.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for individuals experiencing anterior knee pain, known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Specific eligibility criteria are not provided, but typically participants would need to meet certain health conditions and agree to follow the study's procedures.

What is being tested?

The study is testing a Knee Isometric Program (KIP) against the current standard treatment recommended by the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy. The goal is to see if KIP can effectively reduce knee pain.

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves physical therapy exercises rather than medication, side effects may include muscle soreness or strain from performing the exercises. However, specific side effects are not listed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I am willing to follow the study rules and accept being assigned to a random group.

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I have a nerve or muscle condition affecting my legs.

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I am younger than 18 or older than 65.

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I have not had surgery or broken a bone in the affected limb(s) in the past year.

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I cannot visit the clinic for follow-ups or data collection.

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I cannot put my full weight on my leg due to a condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks, 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Functional Stability

Knee Function

Objective Muscular Strength Performance

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Knee Isometric Program (KIP) - InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

This group will incorporate the KIP protocol, which is a modified physical therapy regimen that is less time-intensive than the gold standard counterpart. Typical structured/skilled physical therapy occurs over the course of 4-8 weeks with 1-2 visits per week to establish improved lower extremity muscle strength, education, and improve gross function. Home exercise programs (HEP) are utilized in tandem with physical therapy visits so that patients are completing interventions 4-5 days per week. Long-term maintenance is generally provided via a refined comprehensive HEP on completion and discharge from formal physical therapy.

Group II: Patellofemoral Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) - ControlActive Control1 Intervention

This group will incorporate the standard of care physical therapy regimen which includes a specific and structured combination of quadriceps and gluteal strengthening as defined in the patellofemoral pain clinical practice guideline. Typical structured/skilled physical therapy occurs over the course of 4-8 weeks with 1-2 visits per week to establish improved lower extremity muscle strength, education, and improve gross function. Home exercise programs (HEP) are utilized in tandem with physical therapy visits so that patients are completing interventions 4-5 days per week. Long-term maintenance is generally provided via a refined comprehensive HEP on completion and discharge from formal physical therapy.

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