Knee pain diagnosis: could a 5-Minute exam beat an MRI?

NCT ID NCT06971601

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

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

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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disease

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ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpitaux Paris Est Val-de-Marne - Service de rééducation orthopédique et traumatologie
RECRUITING

Saint-Maurice, 94410, France

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