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First received: August 10, 2026

Clinical Trial: Motor Control Retraining vs Close Kinetic Chain Exercises for Pain, Function and Vastus Medialis Oblique Strength in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Motor Control Retraining
Close Kinetic Chain Exercises
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Comparative Effects of Motor Control Retraining and Close Kinetic Chain Exercises on Pain, Function and Vastus Medialis Oblique Strength in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Brief Summary: This study compares two treatments - motor control retraining and close kinetic chain exercises - to improves the pain, VMO strength, knee function. Fifty participants out of which 4 dropped out; will be randomly assigned to receive either motor control retraining or close kinetic chain exercises training for 45 minutes per session, three times per week, for six weeks. Pain intensity will be measured using the visual analogue scale. Knee function will be measured using Kujala anterior knee pain scale. Vastus…

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