Nerve gliding vs. back adjustment for kneecap pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—nerve gliding exercises and gentle back adjustments—to see which works better for kneecap pain. It is designed for people with persistent front-of-knee pain that worsens with common activities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You have had pain in or behind your kneecap for at least 6 weeks.
- Your pain gets worse with activities like squatting, sitting for a long time, kneeling, running, jumping, or climbing stairs.
- You have not had knee surgery or been diagnosed with a serious knee condition, like a torn meniscus or arthritis.
- You have not had physical therapy for your knee in the last 3 months.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a serious back or nerve problem.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests if adding a groin-area mobilization to foot mobilization helps with kneecap (patellofemoral) pain. It may be for you if you have one-sided kneecap pain for at least 3 months, especially when climbing stairs, squatting, or sitting for long periods.
This study tests whether doing core exercises can help reduce knee pain in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome—pain at the front of the knee that comes on gradually. It is meant for young adults with a healthy weight who have had this type of knee pain for more than 3 months.
This study tests two types of hands-on physical therapy for kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome). It compares a muscle relaxation technique alone to that same technique plus a gentle kneecap glide to see which works better.
This trial tests whether adding foot exercises to agility training can better relieve long-lasting knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome) in adults ages 20 to 40. Eligible participants will have had pain behind the kneecap for over 6 months.
This study compares two different physical therapy techniques for treating kneecap pain (patellofemoral syndrome). One technique focuses on a small muscle behind the knee, while the other uses gentle movement of the kneecap. The goal is to find which approach works better for people with long-lasting kneecap pain.
This study compares two types of hands-on treatments—Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and Muscle Energy Technique—to see which works better for kneecap pain. It aims to find a therapy that can help reduce your pain and improve movement.
Hear when a new Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.