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Can a Hands-On technique boost knee exercise results?

NCT ID NCT07716163

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy approaches for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain. One group performs the Mikhled Knee Exercise Program alone, while the other adds Stecco fascial manipulation, a manual therapy technique. Researchers will measure pain, knee range of motion, and functional outcomes over six weeks in adults aged 25 to 45 with persistent anterior knee pain.

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Active substance
Mikhled Knee Exercise Program with or without Stecco Fascial Manipulation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for patellofemoral pain syndrome, combining targeted exercises with manual therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 58 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of adding fascial manipulation may be small or not statistically significant.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

25 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants between the ages of 25-45 years (16) * Diffused anterior knee pain for at least 8 weeks (16) * Pain exacerbated by climbing stairs, prolonged sitting, walking, running, squatting, knee flexion, and isometric quadriceps contraction (14). * Patients had never received Stecco fascial manipulation and MKEP before. Exclusion Criteria: * Tendonitis * Osgood-Schlatter syndrome * OA * Fracture * Patellar sublaxation or dislocation * Previous history of surgery * Meniscus or ligament damage * Heart diseases * Neurological deficits * Pregnancy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fascial manipulation Knee pain Patellofemoral pain (PFPS) Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Abid Harif Awan's Physiotherapy Clinic

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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