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Evaluation of a Treatment Algorithm for Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
NCT02461095 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Patients with PFPS demonstrate quadriceps and hip musculature weakness, altered lower extremity (LE) kinematics, and decreased LE flexibility. Psychosocial factors have also been identified as an important factor in patients with PFPS. The authors hypothesize that an ordered approach addressing each of these impairments sequentially will result in greater improvement in PFPS symptoms. The results of the investigators pilot study assessing the feasibility of using a sequential approach showed a full randomized controlled trial is warranted, the authors now plan to proceed with a full trial. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of a sequential approach in the treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Methods: Patients will be randomized to a sequential treatment approach using a PFPS treatment algorithm (PFPS Algorithm) designed by the authors or typical physical therapy care. Due to the constant evaluation necessary no blinding will be performed. Patients will attend therapy two times per week for six weeks. Pain, Anterior Knee Pain Scale (AKPS), and Global Rating of Change (GROC) will be measured at evaluation and discharge, 3 month follow-up and 6 month follow-up.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Impairment based approach
- OTHER PFPS Algorithm approach
Study Locations (4)
Ohio
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports and Ortho PT East Broad — Columbus
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports and Ortho PT Dublin — Dublin
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports and Ortho PT New Albany — New Albany
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Sports and Orthopedic PT Westerville location — Westerville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 55 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-10 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02461095
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02461095 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 55 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Nationwide Children's Hospital, which has 239 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Impairment based approach is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02461095 reports 4 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Ohio. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02461095 about?
NCT02461095 is a clinical study titled "Evaluation of a Treatment Algorithm for Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome". Patients with PFPS demonstrate quadriceps and hip musculature weakness, altered lower extremity (LE) kinematics, and decreased LE flexibility. Psychosocial factors have also been identified as an important factor in patients with PFPS. The authors hypothesize that an ordered approach addressing each...
What is the current status of trial NCT02461095?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 55 participants. The study started on 2015-06. Estimated completion is 2017-10.
What conditions does trial NCT02461095 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02461095?
The interventions under investigation include: Impairment based approach (OTHER), PFPS Algorithm approach (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02461095?
This trial is sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital, which has 239 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02461095 being conducted?
This trial has 4 study locations across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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