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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Lumbopelvic Manipulation on Hip and Knee Neuromuscular Activity

NCT01637480
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Lumbopelvic manipulation
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 11, 2015 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Patient Self Monitoring of Physical Therapy Exercise

NCT01781325
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Interventions
IBEHR
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Washington
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 9, 2014 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Vasti Control of Patellofemoral Kinematics in Asymptomatic Volunteer

NCT00978003
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Conditions
Abnormalities, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 29, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Bilateral Knee Pain and Dry Needling

NCT05976269
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain
Interventions
Dry needling
Device
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2030
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 24, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

MRI Study of Musculoskeletal Function

NCT00051857
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Conditions
Abnormalities, Imaging, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NIH
Eligibility
5 Years to 95 Years
Enrollment
750 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
Started 2003
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 7, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Utilizing the Trunk as a Proximal Lever to Strengthen the Hip Musculature and Alter Lower Extremity Function

NCT03285464
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Triplanar Rotary Resistance
Other
Lead sponsor
High Point University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
32 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
High Point, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 25, 2018 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Trial of Self-managed Approaches for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome in Active Duty

NCT02597673
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Home Exercise Program (HEP), NMES, TENS
Other · Device
Lead sponsor
University of Tennessee
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years
Enrollment
132 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Campbell North, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 30, 2020 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The Evaluation of a Novel Treatment Algorithm for Patients With Patellofemoral Syndrome

NCT01767246
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Interventions
PFS Algorithm treatment, Multimodal treatment
Other
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
12 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio • Westerville, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 6, 2015 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Terminated Early Phase 1 Interventional

Neural Mechanisms of Muscle Control in Individuals With Knee Pain

NCT02854774
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Muscle activation exercises
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Southern California
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 4, 2020 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effect of Strength and Coordination Training on Biomechanics and Injury in New Runners

NCT03293121
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Conditions
Injuries, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Interventions
Strength and Coordination Training, Walking
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Richmond, Virginia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 17, 2019 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Clinical Comparison of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Outcomes After Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

NCT05617911
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction Cuff, Sham and standard of Care Therapy
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Gaylord Hospital, Inc
Other
Eligibility
15 Years and older
Enrollment
1 participant
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
6
States / cities
Cheshire, Connecticut • Cromwell, Connecticut • Farmington, Connecticut + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 9, 2025 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The Effect of Psychologically Informed Education in Adolescents With Patellofemoral Pain

NCT03897907
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Psychologically Informed Education Video, Anatomy Education Video
Other
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
12 Years to 18 Years
Enrollment
68 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 24, 2023 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Running Study for Runners With Chronic Knee Pain

NCT02567123
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Experimental
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of New Mexico
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 44 Years
Enrollment
21 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 11, 2024 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational

Assessing the Association Between WBCT PFJ Morphological Metrics and Knee Symptoms

NCT07472088
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Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
Interventions
WBCT
Radiation
Lead sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 6, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Strength Training in Female Runners With Patellofemoral Pain

NCT04480528
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Interventions
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT), Sham Blood Flow Restriction Training (Sham BFRT)
Other
Lead sponsor
Lauren Erickson
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lexington, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 3, 2022 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Evaluation of a Treatment Algorithm for Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT02461095
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Impairment based approach, PFPS Algorithm approach
Other
Lead sponsor
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
12 Years and older
Enrollment
55 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
4
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio • Dublin, Ohio • New Albany, Ohio + 1 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 23, 2018 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Yoga for Adolescent Knee Pain

NCT06031935
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Conditions
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Yoga
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Texas at Austin
Other
Eligibility
10 Years to 17 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Austin, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 10, 2023 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison Study of Two Chiropractic Treatment Protocols for Knee Pain Due to Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT00401050
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
chiropractic manipulative therapy, knee exercises, Graston Instrument Soft Tissue Mobilization (GISTM)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Cleveland Chiropractic College
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years
Enrollment
31 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2006 – 2007
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Los Angeles, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 19, 2010 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Muscle Strength Loss and Its Effect on Knee Cap Motion in Volunteers With Anterior Knee Pain

NCT01862731
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
NIH
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
35 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
Started 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 16, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Core Stabilization for the Treatment of Anterior Knee Pain

NCT02123602
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
core stabilization, lower extremity training only
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
13 Years to 20 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Poland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 23, 2017 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Evaluating the Effectiveness of Clinical Practice Guideline Adherence for Patellofemoral Pain

NCT06665204
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain
Interventions
Clinical Practice Guideline-adherent Care, Usual Care
Other
Lead sponsor
Sara Gorczynski, PT, DPT
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
440 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Diego, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 5, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Mindful Miles Pilot Feasibility Study

NCT07462429
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
Interventions
Progressive Mindful Physical Activity
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 18, 2026 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Conventional Home Exercise Programs Versus Electronic Home Exercise Versus Artificial Intelligence "Virtual Therapy" for Anterior Knee Pain

NCT01696162
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Algorithm based Exercise Videos, PDF Exercise Sheets, Limited Exercise Videos
Other
Lead sponsor
Simpletherapy
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
85 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 16, 2014 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Comparing Rehabilitation Programs for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT00445224
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Hip Progressive Resistive Exercise, Quad Progressive Resistive Exercises
Other
Lead sponsor
Timothy Uhl
Other
Eligibility
15 Years to 35 Years · Female only
Enrollment
33 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2008 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lexington, Kentucky
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 27, 2017 · Synced Jul 23, 2026, 10:55 AM EDT