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Knee pain relief showdown: which technique wins?

NCT ID NCT07589933

Symptom relief Sponsor: Green International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested two manual therapy techniques—Strain Counterstrain and Graston Technique—in 60 adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves knee movement right after treatment. Participants were split into two groups, and their pain and function were measured before and after a single session.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-45 years. * Anterior or peripatellar knee discomfort reproduced by a minimum of two aggravating exercises (e.g., squatting, stairs, running, prolonged sitting). * No history of trauma. * On the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), pain severity is ≥3/10 at baseline. * Symptom duration ≥2 months. * Ability to understand instructions and provide informed consent (or parental consent for minors). Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have had lower limb surgery within the previous 12 months * Existence of other knee pathologies (e.g., meniscal tear with locking, tibiofemoral osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis). * Skin infection, open wound, or dermatological condition at the treatment site. * Use of anticoagulants/bleeding disorders or recent corticosteroid injection within 3 months. * Receipt of manual therapy (SCS, IASTM/Graston) to the affected knee within the past 4 weeks.

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Conditions

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patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Patellofemoral pain syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Department of Physical Therapy

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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