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N/A N=43 Randomized Treatment

Protonics Knee Brace Versus Hamstring Resisted Exercise (HRE) on Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Enrolled (actual)
43
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2019
Primary outcome: Primary: Anterior Pelvic Tilt — 5; 3.2 degree

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Protonics Knee brace (Device); Sports Cords (Device)
Age
Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Primary completion
Jan 2018

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
2; 1.9
PRIMARY
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
2; 1.9
PRIMARY
Anterior Pelvic Tilt
2; 1.9
PRIMARY
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
1.1; 2
PRIMARY
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
1.1; 2
PRIMARY
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
1.1; 2
PRIMARY
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
1.1; 2
PRIMARY
Global Rating of Change (GROC)
4.6; 3
PRIMARY
Global Rating of Change (GROC)
4.6; 3
PRIMARY
Global Rating of Change (GROC)
4.6; 3
PRIMARY
Kujala Score
87.5; 87.5
PRIMARY
Kujala Score
87.5; 87.5
PRIMARY
Lateral Step-Down Test
16.3; 16.8
PRIMARY
Lateral Step-Down Test
16.3; 16.8
PRIMARY
Lateral Step-Down Test
16.3; 16.8
PRIMARY
Lateral Step-Down Test
16.3; 16.8
SECONDARY
Iliotibial Band Flexibility
0.4; 12
SECONDARY
Iliotibial Band Flexibility
0.4; 12
SECONDARY
Iliotibial Band Flexibility
0.4; 12
SECONDARY
Iliotibial Band Flexibility
0.4; 12
SECONDARY
Hip Internal Rotation ROM
29.4; 32.6
SECONDARY
Hip Internal Rotation ROM
29.4; 32.6
SECONDARY
Hip Internal Rotation ROM
29.4; 32.6
SECONDARY
Hip Internal Rotation ROM
29.4; 32.6
SECONDARY
Hip External Rotation ROM
33.9; 33.9
SECONDARY
Hip External Rotation ROM
33.9; 33.9
SECONDARY
Hip External Rotation ROM
33.9; 33.9
SECONDARY
Hip External Rotation ROM
33.9; 33.9

Summary

ProtonicsTM Knee brace has been suggested as an intervention for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). However, the effectiveness of this knee brace compared to traditional conservative methods knee rehabilitation is lacking. The objective of this randomized controlled trial was to compare the effect of ProtonicsTM knee brace vs. sports cord on knee pain and function in patients with PFPS.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects will be males and females who have Patellofemoral pain symptoms for more than 1 month, have pain level ≥ 3 on a Numeric Pain Rating Scale, and pain during at least 2 activities, such as squatting, ascending/descending stairs, and/or running.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Subjects will be excluded if they have previous traumatic injuries to the knee joint/lower limbs, sign, and symptoms of meniscus tear or ligamentous-related pathology, neurological disorders and being on pain medication."
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03042559). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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