High-Intensity Laser Acupuncture for Treating Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is among the most prevalent forms of knee discomfort. The main complaint is typically anterior knee pain, which gets worse while jumping, bending knee, going up or down stairs, or sitting for long periods of time with bent knee. Teens and early adulthood are commonly affected by patellofemoral pain syndrome, with a higher frequency in females. In healthy general populations, the prevalence of patellofemoral pain syndrome is 22.7%, and in teens, it is 28.9%.

NCT Number	NCT07655258
Lead Sponsor	Cairo University
Conditions	Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-06-20
Primary Completion	2026-08-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-17