Non-surgical care after first kneecap dislocation
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares non-surgical treatment for people who have dislocated their kneecap for the first time in the past week. It aims to find the best way to help the knee heal without an operation.
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Who can take part
- You had your first kneecap dislocation (when the kneecap slips out of place) within the last 7 days.
- You did not dislocate both kneecaps at the same time.
- The dislocation is not an open injury (the bone did not come through the skin).
- You have not had any knee surgery on this same knee before.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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