Clinical Trial

Motor Control Retraining vs Close Kinetic Chain Exercises for Pain, Function and Vastus Medialis Oblique Strength in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study acronym: MCR VS CKC
Completed
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Summary
This study compares two treatments - motor control retraining and close kinetic chain exercises - to improves the pain, VMO strength, knee function. Fifty participants out of which 4 dropped out; will be randomly assigned to receive either motor control retraining or close kinetic chain exercises training for 45 minutes per session, three times per week, for six weeks. Pain intensity will be measured using the visual analogue scale. Knee function will be measured using Kujala anterior knee pain scale. Vastus medialis oblique strength will be measured using digital dynamometer. Dynamic knee valgus will be measured using Kinovea-2D video analysis. Q-angle will be measured using manual goniometer. Patellar maltracking will be measured using combined assessment of dynamic knee valgus and q-angle. This study aims to determine which treatment produces greater improvements, which may help physiotherapists choose more effective treatments for patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome in Pakistan.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07766083
Lead Sponsor University of Faisalabad
Conditions Motor Control Retraining, Close Kinetic Chain Exercises, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Enrollment 50 participants
Start Date 2026-04-24
Primary Completion 2026-07-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-08-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-14