Can cadence training beat elliptical training for cricket knee pain?
NCT ID NCT07438587
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two different exercise programs—cadence training and elliptical training—to see which one better reduces knee pain and improves leg power and endurance in cricketers with patellofemoral pain syndrome. Forty-eight male cricketers aged 18 to 35 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and train three times a week for six weeks. Researchers will measure pain, jump height, and how long they can hold a wall sit to compare the results.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- cadence training and elliptical training
- What this could lead to
- If this trial succeeds, it could point toward better rehabilitation exercises for athletes with knee pain, helping them return to sport with less discomfort.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to all athletes. The exercises may not work for everyone or could cause discomfort.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 35 weeks
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-35 years * Male Cricketers * Having acute \& sub-acute patellofemoral pain * Positive patellofemoral compression test * Playing experience of 2-3 years Exclusion Criteria: * Any fracture or trauma * Any neurological disorder * Any other musculoskeletal illness * Any systemic disease * Drug addicts player
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