Knee pain study aims to uncover hidden movement clues

NCT ID NCT05441332

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looked at 45 people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap) to see if different types of the condition have unique movement problems. Participants had X-rays and walking tests to measure how their knees move. The goal was to better understand the condition and possibly improve future treatments.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors tailor treatments for different types of patellofemoral pain syndrome based on movement patterns.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed observational study with only 45 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it cannot directly lead to new therapies.

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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

Service de Rééducation et de Réadaptation de l'Appareil Locomoteur et des Pathologies du Rachis - Hôpital Cochin

Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75014, France

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