A Clinical Study in the Use of Orthotics in Treating Pain in the Front of the Knee.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome; Anterior Knee Pain; Chondromalacia Patella; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000463673
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Queensland

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 176

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome (non traumatic origin) of at least 6 weeks duration;Pain with at least 2 of the following activities: stair walking, jogging/running, squatting, hopping/jumping, kneeling or prolonged sitting.

Exclusion Criteria

Concomitant injury or pathology of other knee joint structures eg. meniscal, ligamentous etc.;Pain in or referred from the lumbar spine and hip;History of knee fractures, patellar dislocation/subluxation with a positive apprehension test;Prior physiotherapy treatment (including patellar taping) within the past 12 months;History of allergic reaction to adhesive tape;Current or previous foot orthotic use;Any condition of the foot that preludes orthotic therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Worst and Usual Pain Visual Analogue Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Functional Index Questionnaire[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Anterior Knee Pain Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Patient Perceived Treatment Effect Score[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Perceived Global Effect 5pt Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical Activity Level[In Previous Week];Step up, Step down & Squat Tests[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Lower Extremity Functional Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];McGill Pain Questionnaire[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];SF-36 Health Survey[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Hospital Anxiety & Depression Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Patient Specific Functional Scale[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.];Pressure Pain Threshold.[Measured at baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks and 52 weeks.]