Traditional Chinese medicine creams for runner's knee pain
This study tests whether traditional Chinese medicine creams applied to the knee can reduce pain from runner's knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) compared to exercise therapy. It may help long-distance runners who have had knee pain for over a month.
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Who can take part
- You run more than 20 km per week and usually at least 10 km per run
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- You have had knee pain for more than 4 weeks
- You have not had knee surgery or physical therapy for this pain in the last 6 weeks
- You have not used anti-inflammatory pills or creams in the last 2 weeks
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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