Clinical Trial

Gait Retraining for Runners With Patellofemoral Pain

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Summary
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is a common overuse injury in runners. Increased patellofemoral joint stress (PFJS) is an important biomechanical factor associated with PFP. Gait retraining, especially cadence modification, may reduce PFJS and improve symptoms, but evidence from randomized controlled trials remains limited. This study investigated whether wearable device-assisted gait retraining was more effective than education alone in reducing pain, improving function, and altering running biomechanics in female runners with PFP.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07557797
Lead Sponsor Beijing Sport University
Conditions Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
Enrollment 44 participants
Start Date 2026-05-15
Primary Completion 2026-12-15 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-29