Comparing two hands-on treatments for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two hands-on treatments for kneecap pain: one focuses on moving a nerve in the thigh, and the other uses gentle back and pelvis adjustments. It may help you find relief without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 29.5.
- You have had knee pain (behind or around the kneecap) for at least 6 weeks.
- Your worst pain in the last month was 3 centimeters or less on a 10-centimeter scale.
- You have pain during at least 2 activities like squatting, sitting for a long time, kneeling, running, jumping, or going up stairs.
- You have not had knee surgery, recent physiotherapy, or a history of certain knee or back conditions.
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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