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Comparing Two Physiotherapy Treatments for Knee Pain in Runners

Effects of Dry Needling and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Quadriceps Trigger Point Sensitivity, Patellar Tracking Biomechanics, and Functional Mobility in Recreational Runners with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/06/112755
Enrollment
126
Registered
2026-06-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M222- Patellofemoral disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Dry Needling: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization will be applied to quadriceps muscles using standard tools. Each session will last 10 to 15 minutes and will be given 2 to 3 t

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Presence of at least one active myofascial trigger point in the quadriceps muscle group (VMO or VL)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of knee surgery or fracture in the past 6 months Patellar instability, ligament injury, or meniscal pathology Neurological disorders affecting lower-limb function Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic conditions Contraindications to dry needling (e.g., bleeding disorders, needle phobia) Pregnancy Current participation in another interventional study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Intensity Pressure Pain Threshold of Quadriceps Trigger PointTimepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neuromuscular Control Functional MobilityTimepoint: 4 Weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKanchan Dixit

Galgotias university

Kamran.ali@galgotiasuniversity.edu.in9540686786

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026