Focusing attention during knee exercises for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether focusing your attention during knee exercises can improve leg strength and daily function for people with kneecap pain. You'll do supervised leg exercises twice a week for 6 weeks.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with patellofemoral pain syndrome (kneecap pain) that has lasted at least 4 weeks, with pain rated over 3 on a 0–10 scale.
- Your knee pain gets worse with activities like squatting, climbing stairs, or sitting for a long time.
- You have not had any knee surgery, dislocated kneecap, torn ligaments, or broken leg bones.
- You do not have other health issues like arthritis, nerve or muscle problems, or pregnancy, and you haven't done a similar knee exercise program recently.
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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