Simple stretching technique shows promise for Osgood-Schlatter knee pain in young athletes
NCT ID NCT07590128
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested a combined program of hold-relax stretching and progressive exercises in 6 adolescent athletes with Osgood-Schlatter disease. The goal was to see if it could reduce knee pain and improve range of motion. Results are preliminary and need confirmation in larger trials.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Hold-Relax stretching technique plus progressive rehabilitation exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce knee pain and improve mobility in young athletes with Osgood-Schlatter disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to others, and the approach needs much larger trials to confirm.
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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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6 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 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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14 to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of Osgood-Schlatter disease * Presence of anterior knee pain localized at the tibial tuberosity * Regular participation in sports involving running and jumping * No participation in structured rehabilitation programs within the previous 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee surgery or major trauma * Presence of other knee pathologies (e.g., ligament or meniscal injuries) * Neurological or systemic disorders affecting movement
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Batna 2 University
Batna City, Batna, 05078, Algeria
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