EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON KINEMATIC GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

NCT06795269 | Completed DMC FDA Device

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/004880
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

this study show the EFFECT OF CRYOTHERAPY ON KINEMATIC GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME and review its reliability. Participants were randomly allocated into two equal groups (A and B ) were done by a blinded independent researcher who opened enclosed envelopes containing computer generated randomization serially number index cards using statistical package for social science (SPSS),program (version 20 for windows ,spss, Chicago Illinois,USA) There were no dropouts among the participants throught the study after randomization.

Conditions

CHRONIC PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

Keywords

Cryotherapy; compression cryotherapy; Biodex Gait Trainer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Biodex Gait Trainer

  treadmill with real-time step length visualization (where the foot was placed) was used to assess the selected spatiotemporal gait parameters. During the test, the patient was visually informed about the suggested foot placement/planned length of the step. This three-minute extended test was conducted before and after the rehabilitation program.

  4 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Group A (control group)

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Thirty patients with PFPS, Their ages ranging from 18 to 40 years old ,Their BMI was from 20 to 25 kg/m2 received treatment in form of Traditional treatment (Strengthening exercise, Stretching, ultrasound and electrotherapy). The treatment performed three time a week for 4 weeks

Other: Conservative treatment

Group B (Study group)

EXPERIMENTAL

Thirty patients with PFPS, Their ages ranging from 18 to 40 years old ,Their BMI was from 20 to 25 kg/m2 received treatment in form of Traditional treatment (Strengthening exercise, Stretching, ultrasound and electrotherapy) with cryotherapy, The treatment performed three time a week for 4 weeks.

Device: Cryotherapy Compression Machine

Interventions

Cryotherapy Compression Machine DEVICE

The Cryo Pro is a simple to use cold compression therapy product that requires only ice, water and power. It's unique design is convenient to use, provides pain relief and reduces swelling and inflammation, making recovery faster.

Group B (Study group)

Conservative treatment OTHER

Strength and stretch exercises for hip and knee large groups of muscles.

Group A (control group)

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• The patients were diagnosed as patellofemoral pain by an orthopedist.
• The participants were eligible to be included if they had bilateral PFPS or unilateral PFPS.
• Duration of knee pain is 4-5 weeks during 6 months prior to study. (Collins et al., 2010).
• Their ages were ranging from 18 to 40 years (Clin Rheumatol et al., 2012).
• Their BMI was ranging from(20 to 25 kg/m2) (Fischer et al., 2009)

You may not qualify if:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis or other systemic rheumatic diseases.
• Dementia, psychosis.
• Active substance abuse disorder; acute or chronic disease, injury, deformity.
• Operation of the lower limb and knee.
• Severe hearing or visual impairment.
• Hospitalization for a cardiovascular condition, cerebral infarction or arrhythmia in the previous 3 months.
• Recent history of 3 or more falls.
• Current participation in another OA intervention study.
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
• Intra-articular knee injections in the previous 6 months.
• Contraindications to cryotherapy application those that feel a high level of discomfort or pain during the application.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Physical Therapy College of Cairo University

Giza, Giza Governorate, 12613, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Conservative Treatment

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Physiotherapist specialist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 16, 2025
• First Posted: January 28, 2025
• Study Start: October 8, 2023
• Primary Completion: October 8, 2024
• Study Completion: December 20, 2024
• Last Updated: January 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2023-10

Locations

EG (1)