Effectiveness of Wet Needling Technique in Patients of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06757959
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

This study evaluate the effectiveness of wet needling technique in reducing pain, improving function and enhancing the quality of life in patellofemoral pain syndrome patient.Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common knee condition that significantly affects physical activity and quality of life .

Detailed Description

This study aims to determine wether integrating wet needling into a kinesiotaping and strenghthening exercises regimen provides enhanced outcomes for patellofemoral pain syndrome patients .Wet needling combined with kinesiotaping and strengthening eexercises provides superior pain relief and functional improvement .Participant will divided into two groups : one will recieve treatment using wet needling with kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises , and the other recieve kinesiotaping and strengthening exercises.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-01
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-26
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-26
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-26
• Study First Posted: 2025-01-03
• Last Update Posted: 2025-01-03
• Study Completion: 2025-03-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 20-35
• unilateral , prepatellar or retropatellar pain unrelated to trauma for atleast 3 month , agerevated witrh atleast 2 daily activities such as prolonged sitting, squatting , kneeling , running or stairs climbing.
• Positive clarkes sign.
• Average pain in the previous week >3 on numeric pain rating scale. Kujala questionnaire score <85of 100.
• Active trigger points in gluets and quadriceps.
• Presence of palpable taut band in muscle and typical reffered pain .

Exclusion Criteria

• Bilateral anterior knee pain.
• Patients with fracture of knee joint , dislocation of patella , previous knee or ankle surgery and ligament or meniscus injury .
• Marked structural deformity and known pathological condition of back , hip and ankle . Any metabolic or neurological disease such as diabetes or radicular pain . Physical therapy for knee pain within the previous year .

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS )	12 Months	Numeric rating pain scale (NRPS ) is utilized as the primmary outcome measure to quantifying the intenstiy of pain. It consists of 0 to 10 scale , where the pain rates on the based of intensity .
Kujala score	12 Months	It is used to asses the severity of symptoms and functional limitation in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome . It focuses on pain , functional limitations and impact of the condition on daily activities. The kujala score consist of 13items . Each question is scored from 0 to 5 based on the severity of symptoms . The total score is the sum of all 13 items , with apossible range from 0 to 100 . 100 indicate no symptooms and normal function.0 indicates symptoms and total disability . \<65:severe PFPS , with significant pain and functional restrictions .65-84 : Moderate PFPS, with noticeable pain and some functional limmitations. 85-100: Mild PFPS or recovery, with minimal symptoms and good function.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medsol medical solutions sahiwal, Street between qureshi and total pump , mall mandi chowk; 🇵🇰 Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan