Comparison of Different Treatment Methods in Patella Chondromalacia

Knee Injuries Clinical Trial

Official title:

Comparison of Different Treatment Methods in Patella Chondromalacia

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06420882
• Other study ID #: E-10840098-772.02-7994
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 15, 2024
• Est. completion date: November 21, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: May 2024
• Source: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
• Contact: gamze demircioglu, PhD
• Phone: 05348689544
• Email: gamzekantardemircioglu[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is a common condition in patients presenting to healthcare units with anterior knee pain (1).

Description:

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common type of pain in runners with a prevalence of 17%; it is limited to the anterior knee or the area behind the patella between the edges of the patella. Although PFPS and CMP are often considered to be the same disease, there is still controversy about the subject. It is caused by decreased quadriceps muscle strength, change in mechanical loading, lower limb kinematics and differentiation in muscle activation patterns during running .

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: November 21, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: June 6, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 25 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria:

• 18-65 years of age.
• Being diagnosed with chondromalacia
• Participate in the work on a voluntary basis
• Obtaining informed consent from them

Exclusion criteria:

• Fracture, ligament or muscle tear in the lower extremity within the last 3 months.
• Having a systemic disease
• Having a serious injury in the last 3 months

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cartilage Diseases
• Chondromalacia Patellae
• Knee Injuries

Intervention

Other:
• The rehabilitation group.
In the rehabilitation group, patella mobilisation, muscle strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises will be performed 3 days a week with a therapist for 3 sessions per week
• The home exercise group
Participants in both groups will be included in a 3-week treatment programme.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Gamze Demircioglu	Istanbul	None Selected

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	WOMAC	The Turkish version of the WOMAC scale will be used to evaluate the pain, stiffness and physical function of the individuals included in the study. The score of each section is calculated within itself and the total score varies between 0 and 100. High scores indicate an increase in pain and stiffness and impairment in physical function (12,13).	3 weeks
Primary	Stair climbing test	Stair ascent and descent test: The patient's ascent and descent time of the 11-step staircase with a height of 14 cm and a depth of 29 cm were recorded separately with a stopwatch.	3 weeks
Primary	Range of motion of the joint	Knee joint range of motion will be measured with a goniometer.	3 weeks
Primary	Star balance test	The test is a simple but time-consuming test in terms of its application and is used to measure dynamic postural balance (1). The test is based on the ability to reach the farthest possible distance on the supporting leg with the free foot in 8 different directions	3 weeks
Primary	Horizontal jump test	They jump to the farthest distance they can jump using their single and double legs and the best result obtained after at least 2 trials is recorded in cm. In this test, it should be noted that when contact with the ground after the jump, the measurement should be made at the heel level of the back foot, which is close to the starting line. Another point to be considered is that the participant should be stationary at the starting line. The participant cannot come to the line running and jump. But it is allowed to make a springing movement in front of the line	3 weeks