Effect of shock wave therapy on knee pain in athletes
Efficacy of the Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Athletes With Patellar Tendinopathy
This study is testing if adding shock wave therapy to a workout program can help athletes with knee pain recover better than just doing the exercises alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 32 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırşehir, Center) |
| Trial ID | NCT06705881 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) combined with eccentric exercise for treating patellar tendinopathy in athletes. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group receiving ESWT three times a week alongside a six-week exercise program or a control group receiving only the exercise program. Clinical outcomes will be evaluated at multiple time points using various pain and function assessment scales. The goal is to determine if the addition of ESWT improves recovery compared to exercise alone.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are professional and recreational athletes experiencing localized knee pain related to jumping and landing activities.
Not a fit: Patients with other knee pathologies or recent lower extremity surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce pain and improve function in athletes suffering from patellar tendinopathy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results for shock wave therapy in treating tendinopathies, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Localized pain in the inferior pole of the patella during single-leg squatting due to load, * Pain or tenderness with palpation of the patellar tendon, * Complaints of pain in the patellar tendon due to training, competition or physical activity in the last 6 months, * Performing sports/physical activities related to jumping and landing, * Professional and recreational athletes who perform at least 5 and above according to the Tegner Activity score, * VISA-P scale score \<80 out of 100. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of other knee pathologies, * Known presence of inflammatory joint diseases or familial hypercholesterolemia, * Daily use of drugs with presumed effects on the patellar tendon (e.g. fluoroquinolones) in the last 12 months, * Local injection therapy with corticosteroids in the last 12 months, * Previous patellar tendon rupture, * Any lower extremity surgery in the last 6 months.
Where this trial is running
Kırşehir, Center
- Ahi Evran University — Kırşehir, Center, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Abdulhamit TAYFUR, PhD
- Email: abdulhamit.tayfur@ahievran.edu.tr
- Phone: 507 538 3162
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.