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Lying down or standing up? study tests best position for hip exercises in knee pain

NCT ID NCT07305610

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how different body positions (lying on your side versus standing) affect hip muscle strength and activation in men with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), a common cause of knee pain. Researchers will compare 22 men with PFPS to 22 healthy men, measuring muscle activity and strength. The goal is to find which position is best for hip exercises during rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help physical therapists design better exercises for knee pain rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures muscle activity, not pain relief directly.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 44 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

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Expected to finish

Feb 2026

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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

44 subjects, divided into 22 subjects with PFPS and 22 healthy controls, recruited from the outpatient clinics and staff/students of Ahram Canadian University

Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-35 years; Normal BMI; Subjects in the PFPS group diagnosed with unilateral PFPS by an orthopedist; Healthy individuals without knee pain (for the control group) Exclusion Criteria: * History of lower limb surgery; Any neurological disorders; Musculoskeletal disorders affecting the lower limb; Additional sources of anterior knee pain (tendonitis, Osgood-Schlatter, bursitis, etc.); Any inflammatory diseases

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Patellofemoral pain (PFPS)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahram Canadian University

    Giza, Egypt

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