Knee pain and movement study for young adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how knee movement during rehabilitation exercises relates to pain in people with kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome). It aims to help understand better ways to recover.
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Who can take part
- You have kneecap pain in only one knee, diagnosed by a doctor or physical therapist.
- You are between 15 and 35 years old.
- Before your injury, you were fairly active (at least a 3 out of 10 on a standard activity scale).
- You do not have any other injury or condition that could affect your knee movement or pain.
- Your knee pain at rest is mild (0 or 1 out of 10) and during daily activities like walking or stairs is also mild (1 or 2 out of 10).
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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