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App-based rehab may match in-person therapy for athletes with knee pain

NCT ID NCT07693634

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a mobile app-based rehabilitation program to traditional in-person physiotherapy for recreational athletes aged 18–35 with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Both groups follow the same exercise plan for four weeks, but one group does it remotely using the Physitrack app with virtual supervision. The trial measures pain, knee movement, and quality of life to see if the app-based approach is a practical and effective alternative.

What this could mean

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Active substance
tele-rehabilitation program via Physitrack mobile app
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a convenient, home-based alternative to in-person physiotherapy for athletes with knee pain, making rehabilitation more accessible.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The tele-rehab approach may be less effective than in-person therapy for some individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 26 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Recreational athletes * age between 18 and 35 * Males and females * Unilateral Anterior knee pain between 3 to 6 on NPRS and retro patellar pain brought on by squatting, knee flexion, climbing, descending stairs, and extended sitting * At least one month of knee pain * Positive Apprehension test * Can access the internet and smart phone * Kujala questionnaire scale Exclusion Criteria: * Knee meniscus, ligament, and tendon injuries * Knee effusion * Dislocation of the patella, subluxation, and fractures * Recent Surgery or fracture of the affected knee * Neuromuscular, metabolic, and rheumatologic disorders. * Who does not sign the consent form?

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Locations

  • Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Faisalabad

    RECRUITING

    Faisalābad, Punjan, 38000, Pakistan

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