Knee Isometric Program (KIP) Home Exercise Programs (HEP) Physical Therapy (PT) Study
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
In brief
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a knee isometric program (KIP) as compared to the current gold standard treatment for anterior knee pain (Patellofemoral Clinical Practice Guideline \[CPG\] - Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06536426
- Run by
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
- People needed
- 6
- Starts
- 2024-08-02
- Expected to finish
- 2025-09-26
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-10-01
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Accept all provisions of the study and agree to complete the program in its entirety
- Age between 18-65
- Complaint of anterior knee pain for at least 4 weeks, but no more than 12 months
- Prescribed referral for physical therapy for their knee(s) from one of the investigators
You may not qualify if…
- 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
- Ages outside of 18-65
- Surgical history or fracture within the last 12 months on the affected extremity(ies)
- Currently participating in a structured strength training program
- Inability to access clinic for data collection or follow-up sessions
- Significant anatomical anomaly or limb alignment disorder as diagnosed by medical professional (femoral anteversion/retroversion, patella alta/baja, varus/valgus deformities, patella deformities/fractures, osteotomy procedures, limb lengthening procedures)
- Significant cartilage damage as diagnosed by medical professional (grade 3+ chondral defects of the femur or patella)
- Any other condition that limits full weight bearing of the affected lower extremity(ies)
- Vulnerable populations
Where it is running
- Houston Methodist Research Institute — Houston, Texas, United States
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