Mindfulness Training Along Strength Training Among Sprinters With Patellofemoral Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Patellofemoral Pain

• Registration Number: NCT06846125
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

The study is to find out of the comparative Sprinting-induced patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) causes physical and psychologicalal distress in athletes. While strength training has been used for physical rehabilitation, mindfulness training is a recent addition to rehabilitation science with the potential to improve both physical AND psychological protocols.

Detailed Description

Research on the effects of mindfulness and strength training on knee function in sprinters with patellofemoral pain is lacking, despite a wealth of studies on the psychological rehabilitation of athletes. The study's findings indicated that stress reduction and pain management enhance knee function. To improve the physical and psychological elements of sprinters with patellofemoral discomfort, this research assists them integrate mindfulness training with strength training. Strength training to improve knee stability and muscle balance, as well as mindfulness to lessen the psychological effects of pain and stress, can help sprinters with both the mental and physical aspects of patellofemoral pain. Research was being done on this combined approach in this specific population.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-04-24
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-15
• Study Completion: 2024-12-25
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-20
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 34

Inclusion Criteria

• Age group between 18 to 25 years.
• Female runners.
• PFP conformation check (Single leg squat, and Eccentric step) (24)

Exclusion Criteria

• Post-surgical condition from the past 6 months
• Chronic medical condition (cancer, COPD)
• Players addicted to any drugs or alcohol

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Numeric Pain Rating Scale	Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)	The 11-point numeric scale ranges from '0' representing one pain extreme (e.g. "no pain") to '10' representing the other pain extreme
Knee Range of Motion	Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)	All the Ranges for Knee joint will be measured through Goniometer.
Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale	Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)	Functional Performance: Evaluated using the Knee Outcome Survey - Sports Activities Scale (SAS)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Single-Leg Wall Sit Test	Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)	Functional Endurance: Assessed using the Single-Leg Wall Sit Test (SLWST)
Self-Rating Anxiety Scale	Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8 (Post-Intervention Assessment)	Psychological Well-being: Measured using the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Lahore sports complex; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan