Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial
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Evaluating the Impact of Flossing Band Integration in Conventional Physiotherapy for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Verified date | February 2024 |
Source | University of Jaén |
Contact | n/a |
Is FDA regulated | No |
Health authority | |
Study type | Interventional |
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of adding flossing band therapy to conventional physiotherapy in patients diagnosed with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does combining flossing band therapy with conventional physiotherapy lead to greater improvements in pain, strength, and function compared to conventional physiotherapy alone? - What are the effects of flossing band therapy on knee functionality and muscle strength in PFPS patients? Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Standard Physiotherapy group or the Flossing Band and Physiotherapy group. In addition to conventional physiotherapy, participants in the Flossing Band group will undergo sessions where a flossing band is applied around the knee joint to provide moderate compression. Researchers will compare the two groups to determine if the addition of flossing band therapy enhances treatment outcomes for PFPS.
Status | Completed |
Enrollment | 50 |
Est. completion date | November 20, 2023 |
Est. primary completion date | November 14, 2023 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 18 Years to 50 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: - A clinical diagnosis of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or patellofemoral misalignment, as confirmed by clinical signs and/or imaging studies (e.g., knee CT scans). - An age range of 18 to 50 years, to include a broad spectrum of the population affected by PFPS. - Experience retro patellar pain for at least three months, including pain at rest or during activities such as ascending or descending stairs, jumping, running, squatting, kneeling, or prolonged sitting. - Pain or apprehension upon mobilization of the patella, and/or crepitus accompanied by pain during activities like squats. - No history of medical treatment, physiotherapy specifically targeting PFPS, or lower extremity surgery within the last six months. Exclusion Criteria: - A history of significant lower extremity, pelvic, or spinal surgery/fracture, or traumatic lesions of ligaments or meniscus within the past six months. - Presence of other orthopedic conditions (e.g., ligament rupture, meniscal tears), neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, paralysis), rheumatological diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), or congenital conditions leading to osteoarthrosis. - Current pregnancy. - A history of connective tissue disease, patellofemoral dislocation or subluxation, or osteoarthrosis of the knees. - Use of sedatives or muscle relaxants that may alter muscle tone. - Other forms of anterior knee pain (e.g., Osgood-Schlatter disease, tendon pain, bursitis). - A history of referred pain from the lumbar spine. |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Spain | University of Jaen | Jaen |
Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Jaén | University of Jaen |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Disability related to patellofemoral pain | The Kujala Anterior Knee Pain Scale was employed to assess this variable. is a well-established tool used to evaluate symptoms and functional limitations in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome. This self-reported questionnaire comprises 13 items, each rated to provide a total score ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores denote better knee function and fewer symptoms. While specific cut-off points are not universally defined, scores closer to 100 generally indicate minimal patellofemoral issues. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Primary | Knee extensor muscle strength | In addition to isokinetic variables assessed with the Biodex System 4 dynamometer, manual handheld dynamometry was employed to measure knee extensor muscle strength, providing a comprehensive evaluation of muscle function in individuals with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Primary | Pain report | Pain was measured using a visual analogue scale (VAS). The VAS consists of a 10-cm line, with the left extremity representing (the absence of pain) and the right extremity indicating (the worse pain devisable). Participants were asked to indicate on the scale their current level of pain being higher values related to more intense pain. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Self-reported function | Self-reported function: The lower limb function was assessed by the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a valid and reliable instrument to determine the functional status of acute and chronic lower extremity musculoskeletal dysfunction. It is a 20-item questionnaire whose items are ranged in a five-point scale ranging from zero to four to assess the difficulty in performing different tasks due to physical dysfunction in the lower extremities. The final score of all the items is calculated on a 0-80 score scale, correlated with low and high functional levels respectively, and has been deemed to be a valid and reliable self-reported assessment tool | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Short Form-36 (SF-36) | The SF-36 is widely utilized as a comprehensive measure of health-related quality of life. It comprises 36 items categorized into eight domains: physical functioning, physical role, body pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role, and mental health. Additionally, it offers summary scores for the physical and mental components (PCS and MCS), with higher scores indicating better overall health-related quality of life. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Berg Balance Scale (BBS) | This assessment tool is employed for balance evaluation. It comprises 14 items, each rated from 0 to 4, with the scores aggregated to yield a total score ranging from 0 to 56. A higher total score signifies improved balance. Scores between 0 and 20 indicate wheelchair mobility, 21 to 40 suggest walking with assistance, while a score of 41 to 56 indicates independent walking ability. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) is a self-report questionnaire used to assess sleep quality and disturbances over a one-month time interval. It evaluates seven components of sleep, including subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, sleep duration, habitual sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleep medications, and daytime dysfunction. Each component is scored on a scale of 0 to 3, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality. The total score, which ranges from 0 to 21, is calculated by summing the scores of the seven components, with higher scores indicating worse overall sleep quality. The PSQI is widely used in both clinical and research settings to evaluate sleep patterns and disturbances. | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Brief Pain Questionnaire | The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is a widely used self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of pain and its impact on various aspects of daily functioning. It consists of two main sections: the Pain Severity Scale and the Pain Interference Scale. The Pain Severity Scale assesses the intensity of pain at its "worst," "least," "average," and "right now" over the past week, rated on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (pain as bad as you can imagine). The Pain Interference Scale evaluates the degree to which pain interferes with various domains of daily life, such as general activity, mood, walking ability, normal work, relations with others, sleep, and enjoyment of life. Responses are also rated on a scale from 0 (does not interfere) to 10 (completely interferes). | From baseline to 8 weeks | |
Secondary | Perceived Stress Scale | The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the perception of stress in individuals over the past month. It consists of 10 items that assess the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful. Respondents rate the frequency of their feelings and thoughts related to stress on a scale from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The items cover various aspects of stress, including feelings of unpredictability, lack of control, and overwhelm. The scores for each item are summed to obtain a total score, with higher scores indicating higher levels of perceived stress. | From baseline to 8 weeks |
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