Telerehabilitation vs. supervised rehabilitation for patellofemoral pain syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares telerehabilitation with standard supervised rehabilitation in adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Participants will be 18 to 60 years old and will undergo programs focusing on pain reduction, range of motion restoration, muscle strengthening, and functional recovery. Outcomes will include changes in pain, knee range of motion, and functional ability to determine if remote rehabilitation matches conventional care. The trial will enroll participants at Riphah International University in Lahore, with collaboration from Ittefaq Hospital Trust. Results may inform whether remote physiotherapy can provide comparable benefits to in-person sessions for PFPS patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* • Participants aged 18-60 years

  * Anterior knee pain for at least 6 months.
  * Presence of retro-patellar or peri-patellar pain lasting more than 6 weeks.
  * Diagnosis of PFPS based on:

Kujala score \< 100). Participants were included with PFPS when Kujala (AKPS) score \< 85 indicating limitation function limitation in PFPS.

Positive Clarke's Test

• Pain during patellar compression or patellar facet palpation

Exclusion Criteria:

* • History of knee injury/trauma or lower extremity joint replacement.

  * Systemic diseases: diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.
  * Synovitis of the knee, degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee, and history of prior chronic knee pain. Having referred pain coming from the lumbar spine, hips, ankles or feet.
  * Athletes or individuals with high physical activity (based on GPAQ).
  * Neurological disorders

Where it's running

• Riphah International University
  Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Vaneeza Jamshaid, DPT — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Vaneeza Jamshaid, DPT
• Email: malikawanvaneeza22@gmail.com
• Phone: 03064542445

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.