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Mindful miles: could meditation while running ease knee pain?

NCT ID NCT07462429

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a progressive outdoor mindful running program, guided by the Headspace app, is feasible and helpful for adults with patellofemoral pain (front knee pain). 18 participants completed a 5-week program that introduced mindfulness and guided mindful running. The study aimed to see if the approach could reduce knee pain, fear of movement, and improve running form. Results will inform larger future studies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

18 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years old or older * Have access to an electronic mobile device that can be used to download the Headspace application * Meet the established diagnostic criteria for patellofemoral pain: pain in/around the anterior knee, and reproduction of this pain with movements that load the patellofemoral joint (i.e., squatting, stair climbing or descent, running, or jumping) based on self-report Exclusion Criteria: * History of other musculoskeletal injuries in the past 6 months * Previous lower extremity musculoskeletal surgery in the past 12 months * Neuromuscular conditions that may affect movement, * Currently pregnant * Unable to attend in person study visits * Unable or unwilling to run for up to 20 minutes

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Conditions

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Motor Activity patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Patellofemoral pain Patellofemoral pain (PFPS) Patellofemoral pain syndrome Patellofemoral pain, PFP

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Durham, North Carolina, 27599, United States

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