Who is sponsoring NCT04478422?

NCT04478422 is sponsored by Christiane Macedo.

What condition does NCT04478422 study?

NCT04478422 studies Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Vascular Occlusion.

What drugs are being tested in NCT04478422?

Interventions: Muscle strengthening with vascular occlusion, Conventional muscle strengthening.

What is the status of NCT04478422?

NCT04478422 is currently COMPLETED.

Last reviewed 2023-12-12 · How we verify

Muscle Training With and Without Vascular Occlusion of Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Random Clinical Trial

NCT04478422 NA COMPLETED

Introduction: The treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) uses the strengthening of the knee and hip muscles. Studies propose the use of partial vascular occlusion (OVP) of the quadriceps muscle to increase muscle strength and endurance, without joint overload or discomfort to the patient. However, there is no consensus on the use in individuals with PFPS. Objective: To establish the effect of quadriceps muscle strengthening with OVP and low resistance to exercise on pain, functionality, postural control and muscle recruitment in women with patellofemoral dysfunction. Methods: Women with PFPS (n = 20) will respond to pain and functionality scales. The postural control and muscle recruitment of the quadriceps will also be evaluated in dynamic activities of single-legged squat and up / down stairs using a force platform and surface electromyography. After the initial assessment, the participants will be randomized into two groups: conventional quadriceps strengthening with greater resistance loads to exercise and quadriceps strengthening with OVP and low loads. And they will perform a six-week treatment protocol with exercises to strengthen the quadriceps. At the end of the intervention protocols, all of them will be reassessed immediately, after four and eight weeks. Expected Results: It is expected that the group submitted to exercises with OVP and lower load will present the same results of postural control and muscle recruitment compared to the conventional strengthening group. These results will indicate the possibility of using exercises and loads with less joint impairment.

Details

Lead sponsor	Christiane Macedo
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	24
Start date	Mon Feb 01 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Completion	Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Vascular Occlusion

Interventions

Muscle strengthening with vascular occlusion
Conventional muscle strengthening

Countries

Brazil