Effect of Core Exercises on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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Conditions studied: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

In brief

the goal of this interventional study is to Investigate the effect of core strengthening exercises on pain, strength, function, and balance in patients with PFPS.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06758050

Run by

Cairo University

People needed

44

Starts

2024-08-04

Expected to finish

2025-01-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-01-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 35. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients of both genders with an age range of 18- 35 years old.
• Gradual development of pain in the front of the knee lasting more than 12 weeks.
• Patients with body mass index 18- 25 kg m2.
• Pain is aggravated by at least 2 of the following activities: jumping, running, prolonged sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, and squatting.
• Positive patellar grinding test.
• Insidious onset of symptoms, unrelated to a traumatic damage.

You may not qualify if…

• Traumatic patellar subluxation or dislocation.
• A history of any of the following conditions: meniscal or other intra articular pathologic conditions; cruciate or collateral ligament involvement.
• Any lower limb bony or congenital deformities.
• Previous knee and hip joint surgeries.
• Osteoarthritis in the ankle, knee, or hip joints.
• Conditions that affect muscle strength such as diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis.

Where it is running

• Cairo University — Giza, Egypt (enrolling)

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