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Taping techniques face off in knee pain trial

NCT ID NCT07831200

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 21, 2026 · Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome causes knee pain during activities like squatting or climbing stairs. This trial compares two taping methods, McConnell and Kinesio, each combined with a four-week hip and knee strengthening program. Thirty-four adults aged 26 to 44 with this knee pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. Researchers will measure changes in pain, range of motion, and functional disability to see if one taping approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
McConnell taping and Kinesio taping, two methods of applying adhesive tape to the knee
What this could lead to
If one taping method proves better, it could give patients and therapists a clearer choice for managing knee pain during exercise.
What could go wrong
The trial is small, with 34 participants, and lasts only four weeks, so any differences may be modest or fade. Taping can cause skin irritation, and results may not apply to other age groups or longer-term use.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 34 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

26 to 44 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 26-44 years of age * Both males and females * Subjects having anterior knee pain during (AKP) squatting or stair climbing/descending. * Chronic localized to the anterior retro-patellar and/or peripatellar region of the knee. * Positive outcomes of any two he following tests Eccentric Step Test Patellar Apprehension Test Squat test Exclusion Criteria: * Malignancies * History of steroid therapy over 3 months * Diagnosed Chondromalacia Patellae * Diagnosed Plica Syndrome * Diagnosed Fat Pad Impingement * Patellar Dislocation * Diagnosed Arthritis (Osteoarthritis \& Rheumatoid Arthritis) * Traumatic Injuries: Ligament tears, meniscus tears, or fractures. * Prior knee surgery or invasive procedures (6 months) * Patients using blood thinners

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Locations

  • Foundation University College of Physical Therapy

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    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 44000, Pakistan

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