Yoga program for treating knee pain in adolescents
Yoga for Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain
This study is testing whether an online yoga program can help teenagers with knee pain feel better and move more easily compared to regular treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Texas at Austin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Austin, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06031935 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an online yoga program for adolescents suffering from atraumatic anterior knee pain. Participants will engage in an eight-week home yoga program designed to improve compliance, flexibility, and functionality of knee movements. The study will track compliance through access to specific yoga videos hosted on YouTube, comparing the outcomes to traditional treatment methods. The goal is to determine if this alternative approach can provide equal or greater pain relief and flexibility than current recommendations.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents experiencing non-structural anterior knee pain.
Not a fit: Patients with intra-articular injuries or those lacking internet access may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a more engaging and effective treatment option for adolescents with knee pain.
How similar studies have performed: While yoga has been explored in various contexts, this specific approach for adolescent knee pain is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children with non-structural anterior knee pain Exclusion Criteria: * Any intra-articular injuries * No access to internet * Non-english speaking
Where this trial is running
Austin, Texas
- Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics — Austin, Texas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Matthew D Ellington, MD — University of Texas at Austin, Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics
- Study coordinator: Research Coordinator
- Email: nmcmahon@ctpomd.com
- Phone: (512) 478-8116
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.