INDividualised EXercise for Kneecap Dislocations — INDEX-KD  

Patella Dislocation Clinical Trial

Official title: Individualised Exercise for Adults With an Acute Lateral Patellar Dislocation: a Feasibility Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This study is a feasibility study. It will assess areas of uncertainty relating to the implementation of an individualised exercise programme for patients with a recent kneecap dislocation. This will help determine if a future larger study is feasible, and inform the design and conduct of future research that would aim to optimise outcomes after a kneecap dislocation.

Clinical Trial Description

The investigators aim to recruit 15 adult participants with a recent, first-time or recurrent kneecap dislocation, from an acute hospital. Participants will receive up to 6 physiotherapy sessions over 3 months. The investigator's exercise programme aims to improve leg muscle strength and facilitate a return to the participant's usual activities. This may include activities such as hopping and changing direction which differentiates it from other programmes. Participants will be required to perform the exercise programme 3 times a week independently. Strategies to increase adherence to the exercise programme will also be used. This study is part of a Masters in Clinical Research funded by the National Institute for Health Research ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Patella Dislocation
• Patella Dislocation Recurrent
• Patellar Dislocation

• NCT number: NCT03798483
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: City, University of London
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 24, 2019
• Completion date: October 15, 2019