Using a 3D knee assessment device to improve treatment for knee pain
Objective Dynamic and 3D Knee Assessment Medical Device to Improve Recovery and Accelerate Return to Readiness in Service Members With Knee Pain
NA · Womack Army Medical Center · NCT06517056
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.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Womack Army Medical Center (fed) |
| Locations | 2 sites (Honolulu, Hawaii and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06517056 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of the Emovi Knee Kinesiography device in guiding treatment decisions for patients with patellofemoral pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either care informed by the 3D motion capture data or standard care without this information. The study aims to determine if objective biomechanical data can lead to better physical function and outcomes compared to routine care. Participants will be recruited from primary care and physical therapy clinics, and their knee mechanics will be assessed during a walking test on a treadmill.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are active duty service members aged 18-50 diagnosed with patellofemoral pain.
Not a fit: Patients with concurrent lower limb injuries, previous knee surgeries, or certain medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more effective treatment strategies for patients suffering from knee pain.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies using biomechanical assessment devices have shown promise, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-50 * Active Duty Service Member stationed at Fort Liberty and Schofield Barracks * Diagnosis of patellofemoral pain (ICD-10 codes: M25.2 (pain in unspecified knee), M25.561 (pain in right knee), and M25.562 (pain in left knee) Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Known to be leaving that duty station within next 3 months * Concurrent lower limb injuries (examples include but are not limited to ankle sprain or HS strain) * Previous knee surgery * History of traumatic knee injury, such as a ligament tear or meniscal tear * Presence of rheumatoid or neurological disease
Where this trial is running
Honolulu, Hawaii and 1 other locations
- Tripler Army Medical Center — Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (NOT_YET_RECRUITING)
- Womack Army Medical Center — Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Don L Goss, DPT, PhD — Womack Army Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Don L Goss, DPT, PhD
- Email: dgoss@highpoint.edu
- Phone: 9106033147
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: Patellofemoral Pain, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome