Knee pain diagnosis: could a 5-Minute exam beat an MRI?
NCT ID NCT06971601
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a set of five simple physical exam maneuvers can accurately diagnose infrapatellar fat pad impingement, a common cause of front knee pain. Researchers will compare the results of these clinical tests to MRI scans in 50 adults with anterior knee pain. If the tests prove reliable, it could offer a faster, cheaper, and more accessible way to diagnose this condition without the need for expensive imaging.
What this could mean
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Active substance
standardized clinical provocation tests
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide doctors with a reliable, low-cost way to diagnose a common cause of knee pain without needing an MRI.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (50 people). The clinical tests may not prove accurate enough to replace MRI, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Hôpitaux Paris Est Val-de-Marne - Service de rééducation orthopédique et traumatologie
RECRUITINGSaint-Maurice, 94410, France
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