Protonics Knee Brace Versus Hamstring Resisted Exercise (HRE) on Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

ProtonicsTM Knee brace has been suggested as an intervention for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). However, the effectiveness of this knee brace compared to traditional conservative methods knee rehabilitation is lacking. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effect of ProtonicsTM knee brace vs. sports cord on knee pain and function in patients with PFPS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03042559

Run by

Loma Linda University

People needed

43

Starts

2017-02-14

Expected to finish

2018-01-08

Last updated by the study team

2020-05-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Subjects will be males and females who have Patellofemoral pain symptoms for more than 1 month, have pain level ≥ 3 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and pain during at least 2 activities, such as squatting, ascending/descending stairs, and/or running.

You may not qualify if…

• Subjects will be excluded if they have previous traumatic injuries to the knee joint/lower limbs, sign, and symptoms of meniscus tear or ligamentous-related pathology, neurological disorders and being on pain medication."

Where it is running

• Loma Linda University Health — Loma Linda, California, United States

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