RECRUITING

Modulating Cortical Excitability to Improve Functional Movements in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain

Study Overview

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Description

This study sought to investigate whether modulation of cortical excitability of the gluteal musculature, via tDCS paired with exercise, will reduce the amount the knee caves in during functional tasks in individuals with PFP. The objective is the explore if having tDCS target the area of the brain controlling hip muscles, when paired with exercise, will be more effective in reducing the amount the knee caves in for individuals with PFP versus those who receive exercise alone as their treatment. The aim is to contribute our findings to the growing knowledge in this area in order to help establish the possibility, and feasibility, of its use in clinical settings to strengthen traditional treatments for this patient population.

Official Title

Modulating Cortical Excitability to Improve Functional Movements in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: a Randomized Control Trial

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-04-24
Study Completion:2025-04-21
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06565520

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:18 Years to 45 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. 1. are between 18 and 45 years old
  2. 2. have had patellofemoral pain (PFP; kneecap pain) on one side for at least 3 months, and 3) the knee does cave in when performing functional movements.
  1. 1. do not have pain coming from the kneecap during screening;
  2. 2. have a history of knee injury or surgery,
  3. 3. have a history of seizures and/or taking anti-seizure medication,
  4. 4. have an implanted device that interacts with electric current,
  5. 5. have a history of balance disorder,
  6. 6. currently are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.

Contacts and Locations

Study Contact

Kai Yu Ho, PhD
CONTACT
7028952629
kaiyu.ho@unlv.edu

Principal Investigator

Kai Yu Ho, PhD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
UNLV

Study Locations (Sites)

University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Nevada, Las Vegas

  • Kai Yu Ho, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, UNLV

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-04-24
Study Completion Date2025-04-21

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-04-24
Study Completion Date2025-04-21

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome