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Knee pain diagnosis: could a 5-Minute exam beat an MRI?

NCT ID NCT06971601

Diagnosis Sponsor: Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study is testing whether a set of five simple physical exam maneuvers can accurately diagnose infrapatellar fat pad impingement, a common cause of front knee pain. Researchers will compare the results of these clinical tests to MRI scans in 50 adults with anterior knee pain. If the tests prove reliable, it could offer a faster, cheaper, and more accessible way to diagnose this condition without the need for expensive imaging.

What this could mean

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Active substance
standardized clinical provocation tests
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide doctors with a reliable, low-cost way to diagnose a common cause of knee pain without needing an MRI.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study (50 people). The clinical tests may not prove accurate enough to replace MRI, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Adults aged 18 to 70 years experiencing anterior knee pain (AKP) rated ≥3/10 for at least 4 weeks will be eligible. Patients will be recruited from the department of orthopedic and trauma at Hôpital Paris-Est Val de Marne (Saint-Maurice), including both postoperative cases (e.g., post-arthroscopy) and non-surgical patients referred for expert consultation regarding persistent or unexplained anterior knee pain.

Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 70 years * Presence of anterior knee pain with an intensity of ≥3/10 on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), on most days over the past month * MRI of the knee performed within a maximum of 15 days before or after the clinical examination. Exclusion Criteria: * History of corticosteroid injection treatment within the previous 12 months; * Known allergy or skin intolerance to medical adhesives or rigid tape; * History of hip or lumbar spine surgery; * History of neurological disorders or a diagnosis of fibromyalgia; * Contraindication to MRI (e.g., metallic foreign body, incompatible implantable device)

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Conditions

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disease

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Anterior knee pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpitaux Paris Est Val-de-Marne - Service de rééducation orthopédique et traumatologie

    RECRUITING

    Saint-Maurice, 94410, France

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