Can cadence training beat elliptical training for cricket knee pain?
NCT ID NCT07438587
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two different exercise programs—cadence training and elliptical training—to see which one better reduces knee pain and improves leg power and endurance in cricketers with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Forty-eight male cricketers aged 18 to 35 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and train three times a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure pain, jump height, and how long they can hold a wall sit to compare the results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cadence training and elliptical training
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could point toward better rehabilitation exercises for athletes with knee pain, helping them return to sport with less discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Which exercise retrains the knee best? a Head-to-Head test
- Hip and foot moves may ease stubborn knee pain — a trial puts the theory to the test
- A simple hip exercise may boost knee pain recovery — trial puts it to the test
- Can functional movement training give paddle tennis players an edge?
- Sprint or steady: which training boosts running performance best?
- Simple standing platform could replace expensive Strength-Testing machines