Which knee exercise works best for anterior knee pain? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07562425
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares three types of knee-strengthening exercises (isometric, isotonic, and eccentric) in 90 adults aged 18-40 with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Participants will do their assigned exercises three times a week for 8 weeks, alongside standard physiotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in pain, function, and muscle structure using ultrasound and performance tests.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Exercise (isometric, isotonic, or eccentric vastus medialis oblique strengthening)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show which type of knee exercise best reduces pain and improves daily function for people with anterior knee pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 90 participants. Results may not apply to everyone with knee pain, and exercise benefits can vary widely.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Firat University
RECRUITINGElâzığ, MErkez, 23200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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