Knee pain relief showdown: mulligan technique vs ultrasound gel

NCT ID NCT07445607

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two physical therapy treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of knee pain. Forty-five participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Mulligan mobilization with movement, phonophoresis with chitosan gel, or standard exercises for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which treatment best improves neuromuscular control and reduces pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: chitosan gel
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point to a more effective physical therapy approach for managing chronic knee pain and improving function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are non-invasive but may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ahram Canadian unveracity

Cairo, Giza Governorate, 12573, Egypt

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