Physical tests and ultrasound for anterior knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how well physical tests and ultrasound can help classify anterior knee pain (pain in the front of the knee). It aims to improve the accuracy of diagnosis, which may lead to better treatment plans.
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Who can take part
- You are between 7 and 50 years old.
- You have pain in the front of the knee that is not caused by an injury.
- You can read, understand, and speak Dutch.
- You do not have swelling in the knee joint, patella instability, or a previous knee fracture or surgery.
- You do not have an inflammatory joint disease or other systemic condition.
- You have not had corticosteroid injections or physiotherapy for your knee in the last three months.
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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