The non-operative treatment of anterior knee pain: a prospective randomised trial to assess the McConnell regime
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN95631058 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN95631058 |
| Protocol serial number | 950141 |
| Sponsor | NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NHS Executive Trent (UK) |
- Submission date
- 23/01/2004
- Registration date
- 23/01/2004
- Last edited
- 09/12/2008
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Mr N Downing
Scientific
Scientific
Department of Orthopaedics
University Hospital NHS Trust
Queen's Medical Centre
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)115 924 9924 |
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Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | The purpose of this study is to demonstrate how physiotherapy designed on the McConnell regime (McConnell J. The management of chondromlalacia patellae: a long term solution. The Australian J of Physiotherapy, vol 32 no 4, 1986, pp215-223) can treat anterior knee pain and give lasting benefit. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Musculoskeletal diseases: Arthritis (rheumatoid) |
| Intervention | 1. Advice 2. Advice and taping 3. Advice and muscle strengthening 4. Advice, taping and muscle strengthening |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 31/03/1998 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. The study population will come from two sources: the orthopaedic and rheumatology waiting list initiative combined fast track physiotherapy clinic; and the orthopaedic and rheumatology outpatient clinics. 2. Patients aged 16-40 years with anterior knee pain 3. Patients with anterior knee pain for longer than three months on most days |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. A history of knee locking: previous major trauma or dislocation 2. Osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthropathy 3. Ligamentous instability of the knee 4. Malignancy or infection 5. Previous physiotherapy in the last three months |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/04/1996 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/03/1998 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Department of Orthopaedics
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/09/2000 | Yes | No |
