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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome clinical trials and research

• 16Clinical trials
• 6Countries

Newest Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome clinical trials

All recruiting trials (16)

• Taping methods with hip and knee strengthening for patellofemoral pain

  This study tests whether McConnell taping or Kinesio taping, each with a guided hip and knee strengthening program, helps people aged 26-44 with patellofemoral pain.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07831200

• Tele-rehabilitation for patellofemoral pain in recreational athletes

  A randomized trial tests whether a remote, app-guided exercise program can help recreational athletes with patellofemoral pain as well as traditional in-person physiotherapy.

  Recruiting University of Faisalabad · Faisalābad, Punjan · NCT07693634

• Kinesio Taping vs McConnell Taping for Patellofemoral Pain: Adding Taping to a Hip-Knee Exercise Program

  This study tests whether Kinesio or McConnell taping, when added to a standardized hip-knee exercise plan, helps people 18–50 with patellofemoral pain more than exercise alone.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Beirut, Beirut · NCT07671482

• Three Ways to Strengthen the VMO for Patellofemoral Pain

  This study tests whether isometric, isotonic, or eccentric strengthening of the vastus medialis oblique (VMO) in the 0–30° knee bend helps reduce knee pain and improve function in adults with patellofemoral pain.

  Recruiting Firat University · Elâzığ, MErkez · NCT07562425

• Saphenous nerve release for patellofemoral (anterior knee) pain

  This trial will try a manual saphenous nerve release to reduce pain and improve knee function and balance in adults 18–35 with patellofemoral pain who have a positive saphenous neurodynamic test.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07318987

• Popliteus muscle release versus Kinesio taping for patellofemoral pain

  This will test whether popliteus muscle release or Kinesio taping better reduces pain and improves function in adults 18–30 with patellofemoral pain.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Cairo · NCT07290296

• Myofascial release therapy for knee pain related to patellar tracking issues

  This study is trying out a special massage technique to see if it can help young adults with knee pain from patellar tracking issues feel better and move more easily.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT06875804

• Core exercises for treating knee pain

  This study is testing if adding core strengthening exercises to regular physical therapy can help young adults with knee pain feel better and improve their strength and balance.

  Recruiting Cairo University · Giza · NCT06758050

• Effect of Stretching the Tensor Fascia Lata on Knee Muscle Activity

  This study is testing if stretching a specific muscle can help improve knee muscle activity in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

  Recruiting Ahram Canadian University · Cairo · NCT06736756

• Comparing agility training with and without foot mobilization for patellofemoral pain syndrome

  This study is testing whether adding foot mobilization to agility training can help young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome feel better and move more easily.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT06674707

• Comparing two techniques for treating knee pain

  This study is testing whether two different treatment methods for knee pain can help people with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome feel better and move more easily.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Rawalpindi, Punjab Province · NCT06598618

• Low-load blood flow restriction versus high-load eccentric training for muscle changes and knee injury prevention in young athletes

  This study tests whether low-load blood flow restriction training helps increase muscle size and lower the risk of patellofemoral pain and ACL injury more than high-load eccentric or sham training in young athletes.

  Recruiting Udayana University · Denpasar, Bali · NCT06566950

• Using a 3D knee assessment device to improve treatment for knee pain

  This study is testing if using a special 3D knee assessment device can help people with knee pain get better treatment and improve their movement compared to standard care.

  Recruiting Womack Army Medical Center · Honolulu, Hawaii and 1 other locations · NCT06517056

• Comparing electrical stimulation and physical therapy for knee pain

  This study is testing if using an electrical stimulation device along with physical therapy can help people with knee pain recover faster and feel better compared to just physical therapy alone.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Northwell Health · New York, New York · NCT03184545

• Effects of dry needling on knee pain management

  This study is testing if dry needling can help people with knee pain feel better and improve their movement compared to standard physical therapy or fake treatments.

  Recruiting Ohio State University · Columbus, Ohio · NCT02890485

• MRI imaging of how muscles and joints function

  This study is testing new imaging techniques to see how muscles and joints work together during movement to help improve diagnosis and treatment for movement disorders.

  Recruiting National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) · Bethesda, Maryland · NCT00051857

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Quick answers

How many Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome clinical trials are recruiting right now?

16, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 6 countries. The most sites are in Pakistan (5 trials), United States (4 trials), Egypt (4 trials), Indonesia (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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