Comparing two therapies for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two types of hands-on treatments—Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique—to see which works better for kneecap pain. It aims to find a therapy that can help reduce your pain and improve movement.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had pain in the front of or behind your kneecap for at least 3 months.
- Your knee hurts during at least 3 of these activities: going up or down stairs, squatting, hopping/running, or sitting for a long time.
- You have a positive "patellar grind test" where pressing on the kneecap causes pain behind it.
- Your average knee pain in the past week is at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have a tight IT band (positive Ober's test).
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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