Whole-body vibration for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if whole-body vibration therapy can help reduce pain and improve function in adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (a common cause of pain around or behind the kneecap). You stand on a gently vibrating platform to see if it strengthens muscles and eases discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around or behind the kneecap) on one side only.
- You have pain during at least two of these activities: going upstairs, jumping, running, squatting, kneeling, or sitting for a long time.
- You have had two or more positive clinical tests for kneecap pain (like a step-down test or pressing on the kneecap).
- You do not have a serious knee injury, prior knee surgery, or conditions like patellar dislocation, Osgood-Schlatter disease, or pregnancy.
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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