Scientists peek inside knee to see why it hurts

NCT ID NCT01862731

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at how the muscles around the knee affect knee cap movement in people with long-term knee pain. Researchers used MRI scans to watch the knee move, both normally and after numbing a thigh muscle. The goal was to understand the link between muscle control and pain, not to test a treatment. 35 adults with and without knee pain took part.

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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