Eligibility Module
The Eligibility Module contains detailed information about who can participate in the clinical trial. This includes eligibility criteria, age restrictions, gender requirements, healthy volunteer status, and study population descriptions, helping researchers understand who is eligible to participate in the study.
Eligibility Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Eligibility Module
Eligibility Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:36 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 9:36 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02243332
Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18-40 years
* Symptomatic PFPS on Patella Glide Test, Patella Tilt Test, and Patellar Apprehension Test.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory arthritis as assessed by licensed physician
* Use of walking aids other than a cane more than 50% of the time in ambulation
* Diagnosed knee disorder other than patellofemoral syndrome
* Pacemaker use, unstable angina, or decompensated heart failure
* Knee replaced in preceding 12 months or replacement planned within 6 months
* Moderate to severe dementia
* Pregnancy (self report)
* Altered sensation at the knee such that the patient is unable to perceive the presence of pinprick.
* Use of intra-articular viscosupplementation or steroid injection within preceding 2 months.
* Use of chronic anticoagulation medication.
* Movement-limiting pain in the back, hip, ankle, or foot of either lower limb.
Healthy Volunteers:
False
Sex:
FEMALE
Minimum Age:
18 Years
Maximum Age:
40 Years
Study:
NCT02243332
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02243332