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Stabilization vs Corrective Exercise in PFP

ConditionPatellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-35
SponsorAhram Canadian University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of a Functional Stabilization training program (FST) and a comprehensive corrective exercise program in PF pain and DKV.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Patellofemoral pain lasting > 6 weeks

Demonstrates dynamic knee valgus during single-leg squat (FPPA ≥ 10°).

Arabic Kujala Patellofemoral Scale (KPS) score < 80.

Age 18-35 years

Disqualifiers

Previous knee surgery; ligament/meniscus injury; or lower-limb fractures

Neurologic disorders.

Systemic inflammatory disease

Pregnancy.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Standard Care Exercise Program (SC)

    Behavioral

    Supervised standard care exercise therapy for patellofemoral pain, delivered 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (24 sessions), \~45-60 minutes/session.

  • Functional Stabilization Training (FST)

    Behavioral

    Supervised functional stabilization/neuromuscular exercise program focusing on lower-limb alignment and movement control. 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (24 sessions), \~45-60 minutes/session, progressive difficulty/load

  • Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program (CCEP)

    Behavioral

    Supervised comprehensive corrective exercise program targeting flexibility, strength, and neuromuscular control across the kinetic chain to address dynamic knee valgus. 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (24 sessions), \~45-60 minutes/session, phase-based progression

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups
Group A: Standard Care (SC)Active comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Functional Stabilization Training (FST)Experimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Comprehensive Corrective Exercise Program (CCEP)Experimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Peak Knee Abduction (Valgus) Angle (3D motion analysis)

Change in peak knee abduction (valgus) angle of the stance limb measured using a 3D motion capture system (Vicon) during functional tasks (single-leg squat and drop/vertical jump landing). Lower values indicate reduced dynamic knee valgus.

Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks
2

Hip and Pelvis Kinematics (3D motion analysis)

Change in peak hip adduction, peak hip internal rotation, contralateral pelvic drop, and trunk lateral lean during the functional tasks measured by 3D motion capture.

Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks

Secondary outcomes

1

Kujala Patellofemoral Scale (KPS)

Change in patient-reported knee function using the Arabic Kujala Patellofemoral Scale (0-100)

Time frame
Baseline and 8 weeks

Other outcomes

Locations

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Sponsors and contacts

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Ahram Canadian University

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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