Dynamic Quadriceps Muscle Stimulation for Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain

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Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

In brief

The purpose of this small, pilot study is to evaluate a novel device that uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to assist quadriceps muscles as a user walks. This study will involve use of this device on individuals with patellofemoral pain, a relatively common injury among active people, to see if quadriceps stimulation could mitigate disparities in quadriceps activation timing that may indirectly lead to knee pain.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02243332

Run by

Articulate Labs

People needed

20

Starts

2014-09-01

Expected to finish

2017-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-06-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Aged 18-40 years
• Symptomatic PFPS on Patella Glide Test, Patella Tilt Test, and Patellar Apprehension Test.

You may not qualify if…

• Rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory arthritis as assessed by licensed physician
• Use of walking aids other than a cane more than 50% of the time in ambulation
• Diagnosed knee disorder other than patellofemoral syndrome
• Pacemaker use, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure
• Knee replaced in preceding 12 months or replacement planned within 6 months
• Moderate to severe dementia
• Pregnancy (self report)
• Altered sensation at the knee such that the patient is unable to perceive the presence of pinprick.
• Use of intra-articular viscosupplementation or steroid injection within preceding 2 months.
• Use of chronic anticoagulation medication.
• Movement-limiting pain in the back, hip, ankle, or foot of either lower limb.

Where it is running

• Developmental Motor Control Lab; University of Texas at Austin — Austin, Texas, United States

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