Clinical Trial

Non-operative Treatment in First-time Patellar Dislocation

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Summary
Study to evaluate the conservative treatment of patients after their first episode of primary lateral patellar dislocation. Randomized controlled trial with 2 groups: standard treatment (2-weeks with brace) followed by physical therapy, compared with knee taping and physical therapy. 1-year follow-up. Measurements include physical exam, radiographs and MRI. Outcomes: recurrence, lateral patellar tilt, functional scores, apprehension, pain. Hypothesis: less recurrence in the knee taping group, as well as better functional scores.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2023-10-10; most recent amendment 2025-03-31.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06086080
Lead Sponsor Fundacion Clinica Valle del Lili
Collaborators: International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Conditions Patellar Dislocation
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2023-10-02
Primary Completion 2027-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-03