Shockwave therapy for iliotibial band syndrome
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This study tests whether a type of sound wave therapy (radial shockwave) can help relieve pain from iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) in active adults. If you have outer knee pain when running and have been diagnosed with ITBS in the last month, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old and physically active (like running or sports).
- You have been diagnosed with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) by a doctor within the last 4 weeks.
- You feel pain on the outside of your knee when you run or do other activities.
- You have a positive physical exam test (Noble compression or Ober test) for ITBS.
- You have not had knee surgery, a fracture, or a ligament injury in the past year.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a bleeding disorder, and are not taking blood thinners.
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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