Hands-On nerve release could ease common knee pain
NCT ID NCT07318987
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a manual therapy technique called saphenous nerve release to see if it can reduce pain, improve balance, and restore function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (a common cause of front knee pain). The trial will include 36 adults aged 18 to 35 with persistent knee pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain, balance, and daily function over the study period.
What this could mean
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Active substance
manual therapy (saphenous nerve release)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce knee pain and improve movement for people with patellofemoral pain syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technique is manual and depends on the therapist's skill, and it may not work for all types of knee pain.
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt