Comparing concentric and eccentric exercises for knee pain relief
Comparison of Concentric-eccentric Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study is testing whether concentric or eccentric exercises can help people with knee pain feel better and improve their strength and movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 24 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 36 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Multān, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06197958 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the effects of concentric and eccentric exercises on patients suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome. It will involve a randomized clinical trial with 24 participants who will be divided into two groups: one receiving eccentric exercises and the other concentric exercises, each for six weeks. The primary outcomes measured will include pain levels, strength, and range of motion. The study will be conducted at Barki Advance Physiotherapy Center in Multan using a convenience sampling technique.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18 to 36 who experience retropatellar or peripatellar pain and have a positive patellar grind test.
Not a fit: Patients with recent lower limb trauma, surgery, or those who have received physical therapy in the past six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective exercise protocols to alleviate knee pain and improve function in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on the benefits of both concentric and eccentric exercises, this specific comparison in the context of patellofemoral pain syndrome is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Players between the age 18 to 36 years. * Both male and female gender. * Patients who have Patellar grind test positive. * The presence of retropatellar or peripatellar pain. * Reproduction of retropatellar or peripatellar pain with squatting, stair climbing, prolonged sitting, or other functional activities loading the PFJ in a flexed position. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of recent trauma or surgery of lower limb (16), administration of steroid injection in the past 6 months. * Recent administration of platelet-rich plasma containing growth factors, diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, myositis ossificans, diagnosis of other muscular disorder. * Patients who had taken physical therapy of any sort in the past six months will be excluded from the study. * Furthermore, individuals with any history of occupation-related pain will be ruled out
Where this trial is running
Multān, Punjab
- barki advance physiotherapy center Multan — Multān, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: moiz kamal, DPT — study principal investigator
- Study coordinator: Amna Shahid, MS-DPT
- Email: amna.shahid@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +92 334 4512823
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.