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Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified February 2013 by National Taiwan University Hospital
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
National Taiwan University Hospital
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01504100
First received: July 1, 2011
Last updated: March 5, 2013
Last verified: February 2013
History of Changes

July 1, 2011
March 5, 2013
May 2011
March 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Knee pain [ Time Frame: two weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The visual analog scale are measured before and two weeks after taping.
Same as current
Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01504100 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
Satisfactory [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The patients recorded the satisfactory score by theyself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.
Satisfactory [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
The patients recorded the satisfactory score by themself from 0 to 10. Ten degree means most satisfactory.
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Efficiency of Patellar Taping in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Effects of Distal Femoral Rotation on Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Treated With Patella Taping

Patellar subluxation is a common disorder that may cause patellofemoral pain syndrome. The efficiency of patellar taping in the treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome has been reported good outcomes in most patients. However, some studies reported less effective in patients with higher body mass index, larger lateral patellofemoral angle, and smaller Q angle. The investigators hypothesized that femoral internal rotation is a negative factor to the patellar taping. The investigators enroll consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation. The investigators determine femoral rotation via physical examination. The visual analogue scale was evaluate to compare the result between the those with and without femoral internal rotation.

Consecutive 100 patients with anterior knee pain and compatible with inclusion criteria. Before treatment, an independent physiotherapist evaluates whether femoral internal rotation or not via physical therapy, and another studying nurse records the visual analog scale and measures Q angle. After evaluation, McConnell taping is applied to these patients. Two weeks later, outcomes are recorded including visual analog scale, satisfactory, and complication. The outcomes are compared between those with and without femoral internal rotation.
Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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Probability Sample

100 patients
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
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  • femoral internal rotation
  • no femoral internal rotation
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Recruiting
100
March 2013
March 2013   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • anterior knee pain
  • radiographic evidence of patellar subluxation

Exclusion Criteria:

  • history of patellar dislocation
  • osteoarthritis of ipsilateral knee
  • pregnancy
  • history of knee injury
  • BMI > 35
  • allergy to taping
Both
20 Years to 50 Years
Yes
Contact: Yeong-Jang Chen, MD yjchen71@gmail.com
Taiwan
 
NCT01504100
201103111RC
Yes
National Taiwan University Hospital
National Taiwan University Hospital
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Study Chair: Ching-Chuan Jiang, MD. PhD Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, 7 Chungsan South Road, Taipei, Taiwan
National Taiwan University Hospital
February 2013

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