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Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 45 YearsAllCairo University
NCT07668011 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this Clinical Trial Study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Radial Electrocorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) combined with exercise in individuals with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS).The main question it aims to answer is : Does the addition of rESWT to standard ITBS exercise program reduce pain intensity and pain pressure threshold while improving lower extremity function and hip muscle strength in Individuals with Iliotibial Band syndrome (ITBS). Participants will be divided into two groups to be compared : The ShamTherapy Group (Control Group) that will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Sham rESWT, while the experimental group will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Physically active individuals aged 18 and 45 years * Have a clinical diagnosis of iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) confirmed by physician within the previous four weeks. * Report lateral knee pain during running or other functional activities * No history of direct trauma * Have a positive Noble compression or/and Ober test. Exclusion Criteria: * History of knee surgery,fracture , meniscal or ligamentous injury within the past year * Any fracture involving the lower extremity within the previous six months * Neurological disorders * Lumbar radiculopathy * Systemic inflammatory disease * Any medical condition affecting gat or lower extremity function. * Have received corticosteroid injection, shockwave therapy, or physical therapy treatment for ITBS within the previous six months * Use of NDAID's or analgesics later than 2 weeks * Individuals with contraindications to ESWT, including pregnancy, bleeding disorders, or use of anticoagulant medication.
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What it tests

  • Standard ITBS Exercise Program
  • Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
  • Sham Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
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Where

1 site
Cairo University Hospitals
Giza, Egypt
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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