The Foot Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain
Primary Purpose
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Pronation Deformity of the Foot
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Turkey
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
SFE
Exercise
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome focused on measuring Patellofemoral pain, foot deformity, foot pronation, short foot exercise
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- aged between 25-60
- diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Having walking disability
- Having a trauma, knee surgery or other arthritis
Sites / Locations
- Pınar Kısacık
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
Ex+SFE Group
Ex Group
Arm Description
Individuals in this group who will perform exercises for knee and also short foot exercise
Individuals in this group who will perform exercises for knee only
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Visual Analogue Scale
Asked for expression of pain
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03099512
Brief Title
The Foot Exercises in Patellofemoral Pain
Official Title
The Effects of Foot Exercises on Pain, Biomechanical Characteristics and Functionality of Lower Extremity in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
January 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
April 3, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
September 29, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
September 29, 2017 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Hacettepe University
4. Oversight
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the additional effects of Short Foot Exercises on pain, biomechanical characteristics and functionality of lower extremity in patients with patellofemoral pain.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Pronation Deformity of the Foot, Exercise, Pain, Biomechanics, Functionality
Keywords
Patellofemoral pain, foot deformity, foot pronation, short foot exercise
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Ex+SFE Group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Individuals in this group who will perform exercises for knee and also short foot exercise
Arm Title
Ex Group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Individuals in this group who will perform exercises for knee only
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
SFE
Intervention Description
The 'short foot exercise' has been described as a means to isolate contraction of the plantar intrinsic muscles.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Exercise
Intervention Description
Exercises which improves muscle strength, ROM...
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Visual Analogue Scale
Description
Asked for expression of pain
Time Frame
Change from baseline pain at 6th week
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
25 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
aged between 25-60
diagnosed as patellofemoral pain syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
Pregnancy
Having walking disability
Having a trauma, knee surgery or other arthritis
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Pınar Kısacık
Organizational Affiliation
Hacettepe University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Pınar Kısacık
City
Ankara
Country
Turkey
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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