Using a 3D knee assessment device to improve treatment for knee pain
Official title: Objective Dynamic and 3D Knee Assessment Medical Device to Improve Recovery and Accelerate Return to Readiness in Service Members With Knee Pain
Run by Womack Army Medical Center · NCT06517056 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Womack Army Medical Center Federal |
| Locations | 2 sites (Honolulu, Hawaii and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 24, 2024 |
| Main results expected | October 2025 |
| Study ends | October 2025 |
| Registry record updated | July 16, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06517056 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are active duty service members aged 18-50 diagnosed with patellofemoral pain.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with concurrent lower limb injuries, previous knee surgeries, or certain medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies using biomechanical assessment devices have shown promise, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Womack Army Medical Center
Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States Recruiting -
Tripler Army Medical Center
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States Not yet 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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.