Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeNCT05698797
Proprioceptive Training vs. Hip Abductor With External Rotator Strengthening in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain
A study testing Hip strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive training and Conventional physical therapy in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
Trial summary
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an insidious onset of pain in the knee's anterior /retro-patellar / peripatellar region. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Hip strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive training and Conventional physical therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 45 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSaudi Arabia
- Study dates
- 11 Nov 2021to 24 Jun 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-35 years
- Patients diagnosed recently by an orthopedic surgeon for Patello-femoral pain syndrome
- experiencing anterior/retro patellar knee pain during activities,
- insidious onset of symptoms not linked to trauma,
- pain persisting for no less than four weeks,
- pain on palpation of the patellar facets,
- pain when stepping down from a 25-cm step or during a double-legged squat.
Who cannot join
- Patients with recent lower limb fractures or dislocations,
- knee/hip joint surgery,
- signs, symptoms, or radiological findings of intra-articular pathology such as effusion, ligamentous or meniscal involvement,
- those with indications of patellar apprehension,
- referred pain from the hip, back, or sacroiliac joint,
- acute knee strain or sprain,
- on medication such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids,
- degenerative and infectious arthritis
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of Proprioceptive Training vs. Hip Abductor With External Rotator Strengthening on Pain and Functions in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an insidious onset of pain in the knee's anterior /retro-patellar / peripatellar region. Even though various rehabilitation approaches, including hip strengthening and proprioceptive training, are being considered for managing PFPS, the most appropriate treatment from these two is still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the program consisting of hip abductors and external rotators strengthening exercises vs. the program consisting of proprioceptive training of the knee to identify the most effective rehabilitation approach for patients suffering from PFPS.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Hip strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive training, Conventional physical therapy
- Keywords
- Hip muscles strengthening, Rehabilitation, Proprioceptive training, Exercises
- Medical subject headings
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Hip strengthening exercisesOther
Hip abductor and external rotator strengthening exercises were performed for 4 weeks.
Proprioceptive trainingOther
Proprioceptive training consisted of eight exercises was performed for 4 weeks.
Conventional physical therapyOther
Conventional physical therapy included interferential therapy and two types of knee-strengthening exercises.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group 1 | Experimental | In this group participants received hip abductor and external rotator strengthening exercises in addition to conventional physical therapy. Receives: Other: Hip strengthening exercises |
| Experimental group 2 | Active comparator | In this group participants received proprioceptive training and conventional physical therapy. Receives: Other: Proprioceptive training |
| Control group | Active comparator | In this group participants received conventional physical therapy alone. Receives: Other: Conventional physical therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS)
Pain was measured using the AKPS. The AKPS is scored from a minimum score of 0 to a maximum score of 100 points. Lower scores indicate greater pain and disability.
Measured: 4 weeks.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted26 Jan 2023
- Study start11 Nov 2021
- Primary completion6 May 2022
- Study completion24 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Masood Khan, King Saud University
- Investigators
- Masood Khan, M.P.Th, Principal investigator, King Saud University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05698797
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AWH/EC/03/2021
- Status last verified
- Jan 2023
- First submitted
- 16 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 26 Jan 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Raju A, Jayaraman K, Nuhmani S, Sebastian S, Khan M, Alghadir AH. Effects of hip abductor with external rotator strengthening versus proprioceptive training on pain and functions in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16;103(7):e37102. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037102.
PubMed 38363950
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jan 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Proprioceptive Training vs. Hip Abductor With External Rotator Strengthening on Pain and Functions in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05698797
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AWH/EC/03/2021
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Keywords
- Hip muscles strengthening, Rehabilitation, Proprioceptive training, Exercises
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 45 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- King Saud UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 11 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 6 May 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 26 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by an insidious onset of pain in the knee's anterior /retro-patellar / peripatellar region. Even though various rehabilitation approaches, including hip strengthening and proprioceptive training, are being considered for managing PFPS, the most appropriate treatment from these two is still unclear. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the program consisting of hip abductors and external rotators strengthening exercises vs. the program consisting of proprioceptive training of the knee to identify the most effective rehabilitation approach for patients suffering from PFPS.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group 1 | Experimental | Other: Hip strengthening exercisesIn this group participants received hip abductor and external rotator strengthening exercises in addition to conventional physical therapy. |
| Experimental group 2 | Active comparator | Other: Proprioceptive trainingIn this group participants received proprioceptive training and conventional physical therapy. |
| Control group | Active comparator | Other: Conventional physical therapyIn this group participants received conventional physical therapy alone. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Age 18-35 years
- Patients diagnosed recently by an orthopedic surgeon for Patello-femoral pain syndrome
- experiencing anterior/retro patellar knee pain during activities,
- insidious onset of symptoms not linked to trauma,
- pain persisting for no less than four weeks,
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Patients with recent lower limb fractures or dislocations,
- knee/hip joint surgery,
- signs, symptoms, or radiological findings of intra-articular pathology such as effusion, ligamentous or meniscal involvement,
- those with indications of patellar apprehension,
- referred pain from the hip, back, or sacroiliac joint,
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Hip strengthening exercisesHip abductor and external rotator strengthening exercises were performed for 4 weeks. | Other | Experimental group 1 |
| Proprioceptive trainingProprioceptive training consisted of eight exercises was performed for 4 weeks. | Other | Experimental group 2 |
| Conventional physical therapyConventional physical therapy included interferential therapy and two types of knee-strengthening exercises. | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS)
Time frame: 4 weeks.
Pain was measured using the AKPS. The AKPS is scored from a minimum score of 0 to a maximum score of 100 points. Lower scores indicate greater pain and disability.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jan 2023.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 38363950Raju A, Jayaraman K, Nuhmani S, Sebastian S, Khan M, Alghadir AH. Effects of hip abductor with external rotator strengthening versus proprioceptive training on pain and functions in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2024 Feb 16;103(7):e37102. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000037102.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Masood Khan, M.P.Th principal investigator
King Saud University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Hip strengthening exercises, Proprioceptive training and Conventional physical therapy in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by King Saud University at 1 site in Saudi Arabia.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jan 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Saudi Arabia. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS) (time frame: 4 weeks.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05698797, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jan 2023.