Could Splash-Based workouts soothe teen knee pain?
NCT ID NCT07679464
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-week program of water-based jumping and hopping exercises (hydro-kinetic plyometrics) can reduce pain, strengthen leg muscles, and improve quality of life in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Fifty-six teens aged 10–18 with persistent knee pain are randomly assigned to either the water exercise group or a standard exercise group. Researchers measure pain, muscle strength, disability, and quality of life before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hydro-kinetic plyometric exercise program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this water-based exercise program could offer a safe, non-drug way to ease knee pain and improve daily function in teens.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 56 participants, so results may not apply to all teens. The benefits may also depend on consistent participation.
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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Ragab K. Elnaggar
Al Kharj, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia
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 a Hands-On technique boost knee exercise results?
- Simple foot exercise may ease stubborn knee pain in women
- Knee pain showdown: which manual therapy technique wins?