Clinical Trial Finder

Limited Ankle Dorsiflexion and Effect on Single Limb Squats in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Study Purpose

The purpose of this graduate student research study is to investigate the relationship between limited ankle dorsiflexion and the potential effects on a single limb squat task in the Patellofemoral/Knee Pain population.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Healthy volunteers are participants who do not have a disease or condition, or related conditions or symptoms

 Yes
Study Type

An interventional clinical study is where participants are assigned to receive one or more interventions (or no intervention) so that researchers can evaluate the effects of the interventions on biomedical or health-related outcomes.


An observational clinical study is where participants identified as belonging to study groups are assessed for biomedical or health outcomes.


Searching Both is inclusive of interventional and observational studies.

 Interventional
Eligible Ages 18 Years - 59 Years
Gender Female
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - History of active Patellofemoral Pain for at least 6 months.
  • - No clinic based therapeutic interventions for a 6-month period prior to testing.
  • - Females aged 18-59 years' old.
  • - Limited ankle dorsiflexion as noted by <45degs using the weight bearing lunge test.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • - History of musculoskeletal surgery or fractures on the tested leg or lumbar spine that could affect their biomechanics during the study.
  • - History of soft tissue or skeletal abnormalities in the tested limb.
  • - Current knee effusion.
- Resting pain greater than 5/10

Trial Details

Trial ID:

This trial id was obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, providing information on publicly and privately supported clinical studies of human participants with locations in all 50 States and in 196 countries.

 NCT05285007
Phase

Phase 1: Studies that emphasize safety and how the drug is metabolized and excreted in humans.

Phase 2: Studies that gather preliminary data on effectiveness (whether the drug works in people who have a certain disease or condition) and additional safety data.

Phase 3: Studies that gather more information about safety and effectiveness by studying different populations and different dosages and by using the drug in combination with other drugs.

Phase 4: Studies occurring after FDA has approved a drug for marketing, efficacy, or optimal use.

 N/A
Lead Sponsor

The sponsor is the organization or person who oversees the clinical study and is responsible for analyzing the study data.

 Loma Linda University
Principal Investigator

The person who is responsible for the scientific and technical direction of the entire clinical study.

 Everett Lohman, Dsc
Principal Investigator Affiliation Loma Linda University
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

 Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

 Patellofemoral Pain
Additional Details

1. Participants will undergo Covid screening prior to filling out consent form and PHI. Randomization will occur to create an experimental group and a minimal intervention group. 2. Participants will complete two self-reported questionnaires on how their diagnosis affects functional activities. 3. Dorsiflexion range of motion in a weight bearing position will be taken. 4. Hip abductor strength on tested limb will be measure on isokinetic device. 5. The Lateral Step Down test will be conducted for 6 trials on each participant, 3 with a heel wedge and 3 without, movement recorded, and graded using two motion capture devices. 6. The experimental group will receive two interventions to increase dorsiflexion range of motion. The minimal intervention group will read and infographic and complete 5 minutes of treadmill walking. 7. Each participant will then have their dorsiflexion measured again prior to completing another 3 trials of the Lateral Step Down test.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Primary Intervention Group

The experimental group will receive two interventions to increase dorsiflexion range of motion.

Active Comparator: Minimal Intervention Group

The minimal intervention group will read and infographic and complete 5 minutes of treadmill walking.

Interventions

Other: - Mobilization with Movement

Participants will be lunging on a box with posterior ankle glide of 10 seconds times 5 sets. They will have 30 seconds rest between trials. Participant will have their ankle taped and then walk on a treadmill at a self-selected pace for 5 minutes.

Other: - No mobilization with movement and education

Participants ankle will not be taped and they will walk on the treadmill for 5 minutes and receive education.

Contact a Trial Team

If you are interested in learning more about this trial, find the trial site nearest to your location and contact the site coordinator via email or phone. We also strongly recommend that you consult with your healthcare provider about the trials that may interest you and refer to our terms of service below.

Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California

Status

Recruiting

Address

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, California, 92350

Site Contact

Everett Lohman, DSc

[email protected]

909-558-4632 #83171

Powered By