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New rehab approach aims to ease knee pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07411027

Symptom relief Sponsor: Recep Tayyip Erdogan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special exercise program that focuses on body awareness and coordination for people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Sixty adults with knee pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to either this new rehab or standard physiotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in pain behavior, movement quality, and mental well-being to see if the new approach is more effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sensorimotor rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug therapy to reduce knee pain and improve movement and quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the new therapy may not be better than standard exercises.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Feb 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-45 years. * Clinical diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome with anterior or retropatellar knee pain. * Knee pain lasting for at least 3 months. * Pain intensity of at least moderate level during functional activities such as stair climbing, squatting, or prolonged sitting. * Ability to understand and follow instructions and provide informed consent. * Willingness to participate in the rehabilitation program. Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee surgery within the past 12 months. * Presence of other knee pathologies (e.g., ligament injury, meniscal tear, osteoarthritis). * Diagnosis of inflammatory or rheumatological diseases. * Neurological disorders affecting balance or movement. * Current pregnancy. * Participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program within the past 3 months. * Any condition that may prevent safe participation in exercise.

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guneysu Physical Therspy and Rehabilitation School

    Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)

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