N/A
Completed N=43
Protonics Knee Brace Versus Hamstring Resisted Exercise (HRE) on Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03042559 ↗Enrolled (actual)
43
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Anterior Pelvic Tilt — 5; 3.2 degree
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Anterior Pelvic Tilt |
2; 1.9 | — |
| PRIMARY Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) |
1.1; 2 | — |
| PRIMARY Global Rating of Change (GROC) |
4.6; 3 | — |
| PRIMARY Kujala Score |
87.5; 87.5 | — |
| PRIMARY Lateral Step-Down Test |
16.3; 16.8 | — |
| SECONDARY Iliotibial Band Flexibility |
0.4; 12 | — |
| SECONDARY Hip Internal Rotation ROM |
29.4; 32.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Hip External Rotation ROM |
33.9; 33.9 | — |
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."
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. Informational only — not medical advice.