Nerve stimulation for kneecap pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a nerve stimulation treatment for kneecap pain that gets worse with squatting or stairs. It aims to see if this approach helps people return to sports without pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have had kneecap pain for at least one month that is worse with squatting, climbing stairs, or sitting for a long time
- Your pain keeps you from playing sports or being active
- You have not had knee surgery on that knee
- You do not have other knee problems, back issues, or take blood thinners
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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