Knee Isometric Program (KIP) Home Exercise Programs (HEP) Physical Therapy (PT) Study

Launched by THE METHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · Jul 31, 2024

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The Knee Isometric Program (KIP) Home Exercise Programs Study is looking to see how effective a specific knee exercise routine (called KIP) is for people experiencing anterior knee pain. This type of pain is usually felt in the front of the knee and can be bothersome for many individuals. The study aims to compare KIP to the best current treatment practices recommended for this condition.

To participate in the study, you should be between 18 and 65 years old and have had knee pain in the front of your knee for at least four weeks but not more than a year. You'll also need a referral from one of the study doctors for physical therapy. If you're selected, you’ll follow the exercise program as outlined in the study. This trial is currently recruiting participants, so if you fit the criteria and are interested, you could help researchers find better ways to treat knee pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Accept all provisions of the study and agree to complete the program in its entirety
• • Age between 18-65
• • Complaint of anterior knee pain for at least 4 weeks, but no more than 12 months
• • Prescribed referral for physical therapy for their knee(s) from one of the investigators
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Potential participant does not agree to comply with study protocols or does not wish to be subjected to a random group allocation
• • Any neurological or degenerative musculoskeletal condition involving the lower extremities
• • Ages outside of 18-65
• • Surgical history or fracture within the last 12 months on the affected extremity(ies)
• • Currently participating in a structured strength training program
• • Inability to access clinic for data collection or follow-up sessions
• • Significant anatomical anomaly or limb alignment disorder as diagnosed by medical professional (femoral anteversion/retroversion, patella alta/baja, varus/valgus deformities, patella deformities/fractures, osteotomy procedures, limb lengthening procedures)
• • Significant cartilage damage as diagnosed by medical professional (grade 3+ chondral defects of the femur or patella)
• • Any other condition that limits full weight bearing of the affected lower extremity(ies)
• • Vulnerable populations