Yoga for Adolescent Knee Pain
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests whether practicing yoga at home can help teenagers with knee pain not caused by an injury. The researchers aim to determine if online yoga videos serve as a good alternative to traditional exercises or physical therapy for knee pain relief. Teens with non-injury-related knee pain and internet access might be suitable for this trial. Participants will follow the yoga video routines for 8 weeks to assess any improvement in their knee pain. As an unphased trial, this study provides a unique opportunity for teens to explore yoga as a potential solution for knee pain relief.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What prior data suggests that yoga is safe for adolescents with knee pain?
Research shows that yoga can safely help with knee pain. One study found that people who practiced yoga for 8 weeks experienced significantly less knee pain without major side effects. Other studies have found that exercises like yoga are safe for individuals with knee problems, suggesting that yoga generally poses little risk. Although researchers have not yet studied yoga's effects on knee pain in teenagers, its safety in similar situations is promising.12345
Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Unlike the standard treatments for adolescent knee pain, which often involve medication, physical therapy, or surgery, yoga offers a holistic approach with potentially fewer side effects. Researchers are excited about yoga because it combines physical exercise with mindfulness, which can help improve both physical and mental well-being. Additionally, yoga can be practiced at home with simple guidance, making it an accessible and cost-effective option for teens dealing with knee pain.
What evidence suggests that yoga is effective for adolescent knee pain?
Research has shown that yoga can greatly help with knee pain. In one study, participants who practiced yoga noticed improvement in their knee pain after just 8 weeks. Another study found that yoga might be more effective than regular physical therapy when combined with other treatments like electrical stimulation. This suggests that yoga could be a good option for managing knee pain. While these results are encouraging, the effects on teenagers remain under-researched. Participants in this trial will join a yoga study group, following yoga videos at home for 8 weeks as a treatment for anterior knee pain.12567
Who Is on the Research Team?
Matthew D Ellington, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Texas at Austin, Central Texas Pediatric Orthopedics
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for children with non-structural anterior knee pain, commonly known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Participants need to have internet access and understand English. Those with any intra-articular injuries or without the means to watch online videos are not eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants follow an 8-week home yoga program using online videos to treat anterior knee pain
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for flexibility, functionality, and satisfaction after the yoga program
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Yoga
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Texas at Austin
Lead Sponsor