Laser-assisted exercise for adolescent with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Synergetic effects of low-energy laser and exercise on pain, kinesophobia, disability, and quality of life in adolescents with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized clinical trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN78783043

Enrollment

Registered

2025-11-25

Start date

2022-08-28

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

This investigation recruited 64 children with a confirmed patellofemoral pain syndrome. Randomization Method: The study employed stratified randomization method to balance the study groups. Four hom

received exercise only Participants in both groups performed a standardized 35-minute core exercise program focused on lower limb strengthening, flexibility, and balance/proprioceptive training. Each

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

10 Years to 17 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age of 10-18 years 2. Verified diagnosis of patellofemoral pain syndrome based on the ICD classification system (ICD-10 code for PFPS: M22.2X9) 3. Pain more than 3 on (0-10 pain scale). 4. Persistent pain more than 3 months 5. Pain get worse with activities and get better with rest.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of knee surgery 2. Recent trauma 3. Corticosteroids or anti-inflammatory medications in the past 6 months 4. Patellar subluxation or dislocation 5. Contraindications to low-energy laser therapy (e.g., local infection, malignancy, photosensitizing drug use)

Countries

Saudi Arabia

Contacts

Public ContactRagab Elnaggar

r.elnaggar@psau.edu.sa+96611588631

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026