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Core strength may be key to easing knee pain in young women
NCT ID NCT07531550
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding core muscle exercises to a hip and knee workout can lower pain and improve knee alignment in women with patellofemoral pain syndrome (knee pain around the kneecap). Thirty-six women aged 19-35 with a healthy weight will be assigned to different exercise groups. The goal is to find a better way to ease pain and improve knee function without surgery or medication.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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19 to 35 weeks
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Thirty-six female participants diagnosed and referred with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) (retropatellar knee pain lasting more than 6 weeks). 2. Age range between 19-35 years. 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) up to 25 kg/m². Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of previous surgeries of the lower limb. 2. Clinical evidence of knee joint complex disorders, including meniscus lesions, 3-patellar tendinopathy, chondral lesions, or knee osteoarthritis. 4-Presence of pronated foot.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University - Faculty of Physical Therapy
Giza, Giza Governorate, 12613, Egypt
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