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Electrical Stimulation vs Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether electrical muscle stimulation can help treat patellofemoral pain syndrome, a type of anterior knee pain.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Side effects data
From 2011 Phase 4 trial • 127 Patients • NCT01250184Trial Design
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- My kneecap has slipped out of place before.I have never had knee surgery.I have inflammation in the area around my joint.I experience pain in at least 3 activities: sitting, going downstairs, kneeling/squatting, or during sports.I have issues with my ligaments.I have a joint condition.I have taken steroid pills or had steroid injections in the last 3 months.I am between 18 and 40 years old.I have had knee surgery in the past.I have had knee pain for over 3 months.
- Group 1: EMS and PT
- Group 2: Only PT
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Pivotal Trial - The final step before approval, pivotal trials feature drugs that have already shown basic safety & efficacy.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the FDA given their official opinion on physical therapy?
"There is some preexisting data supporting the efficacy of physical therapy, as well as multiple rounds of safety testing. Consequently, our team at Power gave it a score of 3."
Are middle-aged adults eligible to enroll in this clinical research?
"As this study's inclusion criteria specifies, only individuals aged 18-40 may enroll."
Are there any vacancies in this research program for new test subjects?
"Yes, this information can be found on clinicaltrials.gov. This particular trial was originally posted on July 24th, 2017 and was last edited on October 1st, 2020."
How can I sign up for the clinical trial?
"This study requires 92 individuals, all aged 18 to 40, who suffer from patellofemoral pain. Other requirements for participants include: Bilateral/unilateral anterior knee pain for more than 3 moths, Age of patient 18 to 40 years, No h/o injury, No h/o surgery to the knee."
How many people are being welcomed into this research project?
"That is correct, the listing on clinicaltrials.gov currently says that this trial is recruiting patients. This particular study was first advertised on July 24th, 2017 and was updated October 1st, 2020. They are looking for a total of 92 participants across 1 location."
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