Effects of an app based individual physiotherapy program for anterior knee pain - a prospective multicenter randomized control trial

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• Conditions: M22.2; M22.4; M76.5; M79.66; S83.0; Patellofemoral disorders; Chondromalacia patellae; Patellar tendinitis; Dislocation of patella

• Registration Number: DRKS00027261
• Lead Sponsor: Helmut-G. Walther-Klinikum Lichtenfels GmbH

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-30
• Study Completion: 2023-06-26
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 140

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of anterior knee pain and NPRS = 4 within the last 24 hours

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of consent from a legal representative (up to the age of 18),
Surgical pretreatment, chronic / habitual dislocation of the patella, acute intra-articular damage to the knee joint, acute cartilage fracture / cartilage-bone fracture, relevant instability / maltracking factors: clinical torsional deviation> 10 °, trochlear dysplasia type C, D according to Dejour, Q-angle> 25 ° , Genu Valgum> 5 °, Chronic or acute disease of the cardiovascular system, dizziness, mental limitations (or physical limitations) that lead to exercise instructions not being understood correctly or exercises not being performed correctly, reduction in perception (e.g. through medication) especially seeing and hearing as well as balance, pregnancy, insufficient skills in German language.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Pain reduction stated on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) at 4 times (day 0/30/60/90)<br>2. Improvement of knee joint function stated on the Kujala Score at 4 times (day 0/30/60/90)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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