Knee pain treatment study for active military
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether following a standard treatment guide helps active-duty service members with kneecap pain feel better. You would receive physical therapy and be monitored for a few weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are currently serving on active duty in the military
- You are 18 years or older
- You have pain around or behind your kneecap that gets worse with activities like sitting, kneeling, squatting, jumping, running, or stairs
- You can start physical therapy within 6 weeks of joining the study
- You do not have certain other knee problems like arthritis, recent injuries, or past kneecap surgery
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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