Modulating Cortical Excitability to Improve Functional Movements in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

This study sought to investigate whether modulation of cortical excitability of the gluteal musculature, via tDCS paired with exercise, will reduce the amount the knee caves in during functional tasks in individuals with PFP. The objective is the explore if having tDCS target the area of the brain controlling hip muscles, when paired with exercise, will be more effective in reducing the amount the knee caves in for individuals with PFP versus those who receive exercise alone as their treatment. The aim is to contribute our findings to the growing knowledge in this area in order to help establish the possibility, and feasibility, of its use in clinical settings to strengthen traditional treatments for this patient population.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06565520

Run by

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

People needed

50

Starts

2024-04-24

Expected to finish

2025-04-21

Last updated by the study team

2024-08-22

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• are between 18 and 45 years old
• have had patellofemoral pain (PFP; kneecap pain) on one side for at least 3 months, and 3) the knee does cave in when performing functional movements.

You may not qualify if…

• do not have pain coming from the kneecap during screening;
• have a history of knee injury or surgery,
• have a history of seizures and/or taking anti-seizure medication,
• have an implanted device that interacts with electric current,
• have a history of balance disorder,
• currently are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.

Where it is running

• University of Nevada, Las Vegas — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (enrolling)

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