Knee pain breakthrough? study tests cortisone vs saline in young athletes

NCT ID NCT07255248

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at two treatments for a specific type of front knee pain in teenage girls who play sports. One group gets a cortisone shot plus physical therapy, the other gets a saline (salt water) shot plus physical therapy. The goal is to see which approach works better for reducing pain and improving knee function.

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Locations

  • Boston Children's Hospital

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    Norwood, Massachusetts, 02062, United States

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