Ultrasound study of the thigh muscle in front knee pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study uses ultrasound to look at a muscle in the front of your thigh (the VMO) that helps keep your kneecap in line. The goal is to understand how this muscle relates to knee pain, which could help improve treatments for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had pain in the front of your knee for at least the past 3 months.
- The pain happens when you climb stairs, squat, sit for a long time, or bend your knee.
- You have not had knee surgery or a major knee injury in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other knee problems like arthritis, a torn meniscus, or ligament damage.
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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