Manual Therapy and Rehabilitation on Pain and Physical Functioning for Chronic Knee Pain

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Non-Specific Chronic Knee Pain
• Interventions: Procedure: Soft Tissue Mobilization; Other: Rehabilitation

• Registration Number: NCT04880954
• Lead Sponsor: Neuro Performance Integration

Brief Summary

This is a research study examining if hands-on therapy and prescribed exercise is an effective way to manage and reduce knee pain. It will also look at physical benefits of this treatment including balance, strength, and flexibility.

Participation will include 2 assessment days and a 12-week treatment cycle. Assessments will be conducted during week 1 and after treatment. The treatment will vary based on the assigned group. This may include 12 in-person manual therapy sessions occurring once per week and or 12-weeks of at-home therapy occurring 5 times per week.

The greatest risk of participation includes possible muscle/joint soreness, injury during at-home exercises, and loss of confidentiality.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-03-31
• Study First Submitted: 2021-05-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-05-05
• Study First Posted: 2021-05-11
• Status Verified: 2021-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-07-14
• Last Update Posted: 2021-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2022-12-23
• Study Completion: 2023-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

• Adults experiencing non-specific knee pain for 3 or more months. Pain must be 3/10 (VAS) or higher.

Exclusion Criteria

• Pain due to knee surgery, fracture, tumor, trauma, or those on medication for mood disorder (assessed on case by case basis).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Soft Tissue Mobilization	Soft Tissue Mobilization	-
Soft Tissue Mobilization and Rehabiliation	Soft Tissue Mobilization	-
Soft Tissue Mobilization and Rehabiliation	Rehabilitation	-
Rehabilitation	Rehabilitation	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change in Perceived Pain	This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).	The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) will be used to quantify pain. The scale ranges from 1 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration and Balance	This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).	The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess balance.
Isometric Strength	This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).	A crane scale will be used to measure changes in isometric strength (pounds). The hamstring and quadricep will be assessed.
Range of Motion	This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13)	A goniometer will be used to assess range of motion of the hip and knee.
Limits of Stability	This will be measured pre- and post- intervention (week 1 and week 13).	The Balance Tracking System will be used to assess limits of stability.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Neuro Performance Integration; 🇺🇸 Park City, Utah, United States