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NCT Number: NCT06420882

Comparison of Different Treatment Methods in Patella Chondromalacia

Chondromalacia patella (CMP) is a common condition in patients presenting to healthcare units with anterior knee pain (1).

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Key information

Conditions

Knee Injuries Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Gamze Demircioğlu

Istanbul, None Selected, 34353, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is the most common type of pain in runners with a prevalence of 17%; it is limited to the anterior knee or the area behind the patella between the edges of the patella. Although PFPS and CMP are often considered to be the same disease, there is still controversy about the subject. It is caused by decreased quadriceps muscle strength, change in mechanical loading, lower limb kinematics and differentiation in muscle activation patterns during running .

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 18-65 years of age.
  • Being diagnosed with chondromalacia
  • Participate in the work on a voluntary basis
  • Obtaining informed consent from them

Exclusion criteria

  • Fracture, ligament or muscle tear in the lower extremity within the last 3 months.
  • Having a systemic disease
  • Having a serious injury in the last 3 months

Treatment and study plan

The experimental group.

Other

In the experimental group, in addition to home exercises, patella mobilization, muscle strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises and home exercises will be performed 3 days a week for 3 sessions with a therapist.

The home exercise group

Other

Participants in both groups will be included in a 3-week treatment programme.

Primary outcomes

  1. WOMAC

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    The Turkish version of the WOMAC scale will be used to evaluate the pain, stiffness and physical function of the individuals included in the study. The score of each section is calculated within itself and the total score varies between 0 and 100. High scores indicate an increase in pain and stiffness and impairment in physical function (12,13).

  2. Stair climbing test

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    Stair ascent and descent test: The patient's ascent and descent time of the 11-step staircase with a height of 14 cm and a depth of 29 cm were recorded separately with a stopwatch.

  3. Range of motion of the joint

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    Knee joint range of motion will be measured with a goniometer.

  4. Star balance test

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    The test is a simple but time-consuming test in terms of its application and is used to measure dynamic postural balance (1). The test is based on the ability to reach the farthest possible distance on the supporting leg with the free foot in 8 different directions

  5. Horizontal jump test

    Time frame: 3 weeks

    They jump to the farthest distance they can jump using their single and double legs and the best result obtained after at least 2 trials is recorded in cm. In this test, it should be noted that when contact with the ground after the jump, the measurement should be made at the heel level of the back foot, which is close to the starting line. Another point to be considered is that the participant should be stationary at the starting line. The participant cannot come to the line running and jump. But it is allowed to make a springing movement in front of the line

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 20, 2024
Registry last updated
Sep 19, 2024

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