Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeNCT06757959
Effectiveness of Wet Needling Technique in Patients of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
A study testing Wet Needling and Kinesiotaping in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study evaluate the effectiveness of wet needling technique in reducing pain, improving function and enhancing the quality of life in patellofemoral pain syndrome patient.Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that significantly affects physical activity and quality of life . Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 35 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Wet Needling and Kinesiotaping
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Mar 2024to 1 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 20 to 35 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age between 20-35
- unilateral , prepatellar or retropatellar pain unrelated to trauma for atleast 3 month , agerevated witrh atleast 2 daily activities such as prolonged sitting, squatting , kneeling , running or stairs climbing.
- Positive clarkes sign.
- Average pain in the previous week >3 on numeric pain rating scale. Kujala questionnaire score <85of 100.
- Active trigger points in gluets and quadriceps.
- Presence of palpable taut band in muscle and typical reffered pain .
Who cannot join
- Bilateral anterior knee pain.
- Patients with fracture of knee joint , dislocation of patella , previous knee or ankle surgery and ligament or meniscus injury .
- Marked structural deformity and known pathological condition of back , hip and ankle . Any metabolic or neurological disease such as diabetes or radicular pain . Physical therapy for knee pain within the previous year .
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Pakistan1 site
Medsol medical solutions sahiwal, Street between qureshi and total pump , mall mandi chowk
Sahiwal, Punjab Province
About this study
This study evaluate the effectiveness of wet needling technique in reducing pain, improving function and enhancing the quality of life in patellofemoral pain syndrome patient.Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that significantly affects physical activity and quality of life .
Read the detailed description
This study aims to determine wether integrating wet needling into a kinesiotaping and strenghthening exercises regimen provides enhanced outcomes for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients .Wet needling combined with kinesiotaping and strengthening eexercises provides superior pain relief and functional improvement .Participant will divided into two groups : one will recieve treatment using wet needling with kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises , and the other recieve kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises.
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Being tested
- Wet Needling, Kinesiotaping
- Medical subject headings
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Wet NeedlingCombination product
This involve the use of needles to inject a local anesthetics into trigger points or areas of muscle tightness around the knee particularly in the quadriceps surrounding soft tissue implicated in patellofemoral pain syndrome .To reduce localized pain, release muscle tension and improve tissue function.
KinesiotapingDiagnostic test
Application of kinesiotape around knee joint or quadricep following a specific technique aimed at reducing pain and improving joint stability . The tape is typically applied to encourge proper movement patterns , reducing swelling and provide sensory feedback to brain. Strengthening exercises : To strenghthen the quadriceps , gluteal muscles and other key stabilizing muscles of lower limbs. This is aimed at reducing the mechanical stress on the joint and improve overall function.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Interventional group I | Experimental | Not described Receives: Combination Product: Wet Needling |
| Interventional group II | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Diagnostic Test: Kinesiotaping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS )
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS ) is utilized as the primmary outcome measure to quantifying the intenstiy of pain. It consists of 0 to 10 scale , where the pain rates on the based of intensity .
Measured: 12 Months
Kujala score
It is used to asses the severity of symptoms and functional limitation in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome . It focuses on pain , functional limitations and impact of the condition on daily activities. The kujala score consist of 13items . Each question is scored from 0 to 5 based on the severity of symptoms . The total score is the sum of all 13 items , with apossible range from 0 to 100 . 100 indicate no symptooms and normal function.0 indicates symptoms and total disability . <65:severe PFPS , with significant pain and functional restrictions .65-84 : Moderate PFPS, with noticeable pain and some functional limmitations. 85-100: Mild PFPS or recovery, with minimal symptoms and good function.
Measured: 12 Months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Mar 2024
- Primary completion1 Aug 2024
- Study completion1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Patellofemoral Pain SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Superior UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Superior University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06757959
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/756
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 26 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 3 Jan 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jan 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of Wet Needling Technique in Patients of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06757959
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/756
- Conditions
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Superior UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jan 2025 (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.
This study evaluate the effectiveness of wet needling technique in reducing pain, improving function and enhancing the quality of life in patellofemoral pain syndrome patient.Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that significantly affects physical activity and quality of life .
Detailed description
This study aims to determine wether integrating wet needling into a kinesiotaping and strenghthening exercises regimen provides enhanced outcomes for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients .Wet needling combined with kinesiotaping and strengthening eexercises provides superior pain relief and functional improvement .Participant will divided into two groups : one will recieve treatment using wet needling with kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises , and the other recieve kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Interventional group I | Experimental | Combination Product: Wet Needling |
| Interventional group II | Active comparator | Diagnostic Test: Kinesiotaping |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 35 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Age between 20-35
- unilateral , prepatellar or retropatellar pain unrelated to trauma for atleast 3 month , agerevated witrh atleast 2 daily activities such as prolonged sitting, squatting , kneeling , running or stairs climbing.
- Positive clarkes sign.
- Average pain in the previous week >3 on numeric pain rating scale. Kujala questionnaire score <85of 100.
- Active trigger points in gluets and quadriceps.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Bilateral anterior knee pain.
- Patients with fracture of knee joint , dislocation of patella , previous knee or ankle surgery and ligament or meniscus injury .
- Marked structural deformity and known pathological condition of back , hip and ankle . Any metabolic or neurological disease such as diabetes or radicular pain . Physical therapy for knee pain within the previous year .
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet NeedlingThis involve the use of needles to inject a local anesthetics into trigger points or areas of muscle tightness around the knee particularly in the quadriceps surrounding soft tissue implicated in patellofemoral pain syndrome .To reduce localized pain, release muscle tension and improve tissue function. | Combination product | Interventional group I |
| KinesiotapingApplication of kinesiotape around knee joint or quadricep following a specific technique aimed at reducing pain and improving joint stability . The tape is typically applied to encourge proper movement patterns , reducing swelling and provide sensory feedback to brain. Strengthening exercises : To strenghthen the quadriceps , gluteal muscles and other key stabilizing muscles of lower limbs. This is aimed at reducing the mechanical stress on the joint and improve overall function. | Diagnostic test | Interventional group II |
Primary outcome
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS )
Time frame: 12 Months
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS ) is utilized as the primmary outcome measure to quantifying the intenstiy of pain. It consists of 0 to 10 scale , where the pain rates on the based of intensity .
Kujala score
Time frame: 12 Months
It is used to asses the severity of symptoms and functional limitation in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome . It focuses on pain , functional limitations and impact of the condition on daily activities. The kujala score consist of 13items . Each question is scored from 0 to 5 based on the severity of symptoms . The total score is the sum of all 13 items , with apossible range from 0 to 100 . 100 indicate no symptooms and normal function.0 indicates symptoms and total disability . <65:severe PFPS , with significant pain and functional restrictions .65-84 : Moderate PFPS, with noticeable pain and some functional limmitations. 85-100: Mild PFPS or recovery, with minimal symptoms and good function.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jan 2025.
- 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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Wet Needling and Kinesiotaping in people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, run by Superior University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 6 inclusion and 3 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jan 2025. 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS ) (time frame: 12 Months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 3 Jan 2025.