Comparing mindfulness practice and strength training for pain and function in sprinters
Effects of Mindfulness Practice With Strength Training on Pain, Kinesiophobia and Function Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Syndrome
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06240962
This study is testing if adding mindfulness practice to strength training can help sprinters with knee pain feel better and improve their movement.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06240962 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effects of combining mindfulness practice with strength training on pain, kinesiophobia, and functional outcomes in sprinters suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a strength training group or a combined mindfulness and strength training group. The study will assess various outcomes, including pain levels and functional limitations, using validated scales before and after a 6-week intervention period. Ethical approval has been obtained, and data will be analyzed using statistical software.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are males and females aged 18 to 40 who run regularly and have a history of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with intra-articular conditions, coexisting lower limb injuries, or a history of knee surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve pain management and functional performance in sprinters with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on this specific combination, similar studies have shown positive outcomes with mindfulness and strength training separately.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Males and Female between the ages of 18 and 40 years, Report running ≥2 times per week for \>45 minutes or a minimum weekly running distance of 10 km, Present a history of insidious onset of signs and symptoms of PFP in 1 or both knees that was unrelated to trauma for at least 3 months before assessment, score \<85/100 on the Activities of Daily Living Scale and Sports related of the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS-ADLS) Exclusion Criteria: * Intra-articular condition, Coexisting lower limb injury, History of patellar dislocation or knee surgery, Osgood-Schlatter or Sinding- Larsen-Johansson syndrome
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab
- Pakistan sports board — Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sana Malik, DPT — Study Principal Investigator
- Study coordinator: Malia Younas, MS DPT
- Email: maliayounas62@gmail.com
- Phone: 0325-8292286
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.
Conditions: Resistance Training, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Kinesiophobia, Sprinters, Mindfulness Practice, Pain