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NCT05976269 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Bilateral Knee Pain and Dry Needling
A NA study of Patellofemoral Pain, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT05976269: Active NA study of Patellofemoral Pain, sponsored by Ohio State University.
NCT05976269 is a NA study of Patellofemoral Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Ohio State University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 158-participant average among 5 other Patellofemoral Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT05976269, a NA study of Patellofemoral Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Ohio State University.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
This project will evaluate the effects of bilateral knee pain and dry needling (DN) on laterality recognition, movement and muscle function. The objective is to determine if laterality recognition accuracy deficits are present in individuals with bilateral chronic knee pain and if DN affects 'central' and 'peripheral' musculoskeletal measurements. Chronic musculoskeletal pain results in changes to the way the brain perceives pain and left-right discrimination between body parts. This phenomenon has been established for individuals with chronic back pain and chronic regional pain syndrome, but has not been described for individuals with bilateral knee pain without the presence of knee OA. Dry needling involves the insertion of a small diameter monofilament needle into muscle, and has been purported to affect the neuromuscular system both centrally and peripherally. Sixty individuals between 18 and 40 years old will be recruited and allocated into three groups. The first group will consist of 20 subjects presenting with bilateral chronic anterior knee pain and high fear of movement with scores on Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (fear of movement) greater than 37. The second group with consist of 20 subjects with bilateral chronic anterior knee pain and low fear of movement between ages of 18 and 40 years old, and the third group will consist of healthy controls without knee pain between 18 and 40 years old. All subjects will undergo baseline testing consisting of laterality recognition, movement analysis, muscle force production, and ultrasound imaging. Subjects will undergo laterality recognition testing using the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (NOI) Recognise Knee phone application. 2D video analysis of the lateral step down test will be performed followed by peak isometric force production assessment of knee extension and flexion. Muscle function of the vastus medialis will be measured with ultrasound imaging where cross-sectional area and other measurements (tendon length,
Primary Outcome
This is referred to as implicit motor imagery performance and participants have to accurately identify if a group of randomized knee images is a left or a right.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Dry needling
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute - Columbus
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-07-21 |
| Est. Completion | 2030-07-21 |
| Phase | NA |
What the registry record for NCT05976269 still lists
NCT05976269 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 158-participant average among 5 other Patellofemoral Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (62% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Patellofemoral Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Dry needling is the first listed.
NCT05976269 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT05976269 about?
NCT05976269 is a clinical study titled "Bilateral Knee Pain and Dry Needling". This project will evaluate the effects of bilateral knee pain and dry needling (DN) on laterality recognition, movement and muscle function. The objective is to determine if laterality recognition accuracy deficits are present in individuals with bilateral chronic knee pain and if DN affects 'centra...
What is the current status of trial NCT05976269?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2020-07-21. Estimated completion is 2030-07-21.
What conditions does trial NCT05976269 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Patellofemoral Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT05976269?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT05976269?
This trial is sponsored by Ohio State University, which has 552 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT05976269 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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