Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effects of Distal Femoral Rotation on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treated With Patella Taping

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT01504100
• Other study ID #: 201103111RC
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: July 1, 2011
• Last updated: October 29, 2013
• Start date: May 2011
• Est. completion date: October 2013

Study information

• Verified date: October 2013
• Source: National Taiwan University Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: Taiwan: Department of Health
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

Patellar subluxation is a common disorder that may cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. The efficiency of patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reported good outcomes in most patients. However, some studies reported less effective in patients with higher body mass index, larger lateral patellofemoral angle, and smaller Q angle. The investigators hypothesized that femoral internal rotation is a negative factor to the patellar taping. The investigators enroll consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation. The investigators determine femoral rotation via physical examination. The visual analogue scale was evaluate to compare the result between the those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Description:

Consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and compatible with inclusion criteria. Before treatment, an independent physiotherapist evaluates whether femoral internal rotation or not via physical therapy, and another studying nurse records the visual analog scale and measures Q angle. After evaluation, McConnell taping is applied to these patients. Two weeks later, outcomes are recorded including visual analog scale, satisfactory, and complication. The outcomes are compared between those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 39
• Est. completion date: October 2013
• Est. primary completion date: October 2013
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Both
• Age group: 20 Years to 50 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• anterior knee pain

• radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of patellar dislocation

• osteoarthritis of ipsilateral knee

• pregnancy

• history of knee injury

• BMI > 35

• allergy to taping

Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Somatoform Disorders
• Syndrome

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Taiwan	Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital	Taipei

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
National Taiwan University Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Taiwan, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Knee pain	The visual analog scale are measured before and two weeks after taping.	two weeks	No
Secondary	Satisfactory	The patients recorded the satisfactory score by theyself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.	2 weeks	No