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Clinical Trials/IRCT20200113046113N1
IRCT20200113046113N1
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The effect of trigger point dry needling of Quadratus lumborum on improvement of maximal isometric force of gluteus medius , pain and function of patellofemoral joint in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (single-blind randomized controlled trial)

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences0 sites52 target enrollmentTBD

Overview

Phase
未知
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Sponsor
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Enrollment
52
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
6 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
TBD
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Men and women Aged 18\-40 years
  • Insidious onset of symptoms not due to trauma present for at least 3 months
  • Anterior or Peripatellar knee pain during at least 2 of the following:Prolonged sitting,Stair ascent, squatting, running, jumping, hopscotch
  • Ability to read and write
  • The minimum visual scale being 2

Exclusion Criteria

  • Positive patellar apprehension sign and History of recurrent patellar dislocation
  • Knee joint effusion
  • Hip or lumbar referred pain
  • Previous surgery to the patellofemoral joint
  • Prolonged nonsteroidal anti\-inflammatory drug or corticosteroid use
  • Known articular cartilage damage based on XRay
  • Local or systemic infections or inflammation
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Taking anti coagulation medication
  • Needle phobia

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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