Modulating Cortical Excitability to Improve Functional Movements in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: a Randomized Control Trial
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 招募中
- 入组人数
- 50
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- trunk lean angle
研究概览
简要总结
This study sought to investigate whether modulation of cortical excitability of the gluteal musculature, via tDCS paired with exercise, will reduce the amount the knee caves in during functional tasks in individuals with PFP. The objective is the explore if having tDCS target the area of the brain controlling hip muscles, when paired with exercise, will be more effective in reducing the amount the knee caves in for individuals with PFP versus those who receive exercise alone as their treatment. The aim is to contribute our findings to the growing knowledge in this area in order to help establish the possibility, and feasibility, of its use in clinical settings to strengthen traditional treatments for this patient population.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Crossover
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Triple (Participant, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •are between 18 and 45 years old
- •have had patellofemoral pain (PFP; kneecap pain) on one side for at least 3 months, and 3) the knee does cave in when performing functional movements.
排除标准
- •do not have pain coming from the kneecap during screening;
- •have a history of knee injury or surgery,
- •have a history of seizures and/or taking anti-seizure medication,
- •have an implanted device that interacts with electric current,
- •have a history of balance disorder,
- •currently are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.
结局指标
主要结局
trunk lean angle
时间窗: Baseline and Immediately after intervention
knee frontal plane projection angle
时间窗: Baseline and Immediately after intervention
hip frontal plane projection angle
时间窗: Baseline and Immediately after intervention
dynamic valgus index
时间窗: Baseline and Immediately after intervention
次要结局
未报告次要终点