Knee pain in young athletes linked to hip and core weakness

NCT ID NCT07326046

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Eastern Mediterranean University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 75 elite teen track-and-field athletes, half with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and half without. Researchers measured hip flexibility, core endurance, and knee alignment to see what factors are linked to knee pain. They found that athletes with PFPS had tighter hips, weaker core muscles, and poorer knee alignment, suggesting knee pain is about more than just the knee itself.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help identify key physical factors that contribute to knee pain in young athletes, guiding better prevention and rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly lead to a new therapy. The findings may not apply to non-athletes or older populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Burcin Ugur Tosun

Famagusta, 99010, Cyprus

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