Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
19. juni 2026 oppdatert av: Ahmed ElMelhat, Cairo University
Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
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.
Studieoversikt
Status
Rekruttering
Forhold
Detaljert beskrivelse
The Iliotibial Band Syndrome is a frequently occurring overuse condition among runners and active individuals that often leads to persistent lateral knee pain and reduced function.
Although exercise, particularly hip abductor strengthening, is considered effective, the optimal rehabilitation approach remains unclear.
Recent evidence suggests that combining Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy with exercise may improve pain and function more than exercise alone.Therefore, evaluating whether the combination of rESWT and exercise is more effective than exercise alone is clinically relevant.
Studietype
Intervensjonell
Registrering (Antatt)
40
Fase
- Ikke aktuelt
Kontakter og plasseringer
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Studiekontakt
- Navn: Ahmad El Melhat, PhD
- Telefonnummer: +20 11 12595022
- E-post: ahmed.elmelhat@cu.edu.lb
Studiesteder
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Giza Governorate
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Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, 2356
- Rekruttering
- Cairo university hospitals
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Deltakelseskriterier
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Kvalifikasjonskriterier
Alder som er kvalifisert for studier
- Voksen
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Nei
Beskrivelse
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.
Studieplan
Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.
Hvordan er studiet utformet?
Designdetaljer
- Primært formål: Behandling
- Tildeling: Randomisert
- Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
- Masking: Dobbelt
Våpen og intervensjoner
Deltakergruppe / Arm |
Intervensjon / Behandling |
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Aktiv komparator: Sham rESWT and Standard ITBS Exercise Program
This group will receive Sham rESWT and standard ITBS Exercise Program that will include ITB stretching and strengthening exercises mainly targeting hip abductors, hip external rotators and knee extensors.
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Standard ITBS Exercise Program : Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises will be delivered three times weekly over a 4-week period
Sham Extracorporal Shockwave therapy will be administered once a week for 4 weeks.
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Eksperimentell: rESWT combined with exercise program
The experimental group will receive the same standard exercise program in addition to rESWT on the distal portion of the ITB and the region of lateral femoral condyle.
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Standard ITBS Exercise Program : Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises will be delivered three times weekly over a 4-week period
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy will be delivered once weekly for 4 weeks only.
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Hva måler studien?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Numerical Pain Rating Scale Score (NPRS)
Tidsramme: baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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To assess lateral knee pain intensity at rest and during activity Scores range from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst pain)
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baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Tiltaksbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Lower extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)
Tidsramme: baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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to assess the functional status of lower extremities.
It consists of 20 items, each item is scored according to its difficulty : from 0 (extreme difficulty) to 4 (no difficulty),with a maximum score of 80 ( full function).
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baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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Hip muscle strength dynamometer testing
Tidsramme: baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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Hip ABD , ADD , IR and ER strength will be measured.
Each strength will be measured twice using a hand held dynamometer .
The mean value of the two values will be calculated.
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baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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Pain Pressure Threshold algometry testing (PPT)
Tidsramme: baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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PPT is measured three times using algometry that applies a gradually increasing pressure over the lateral femoral condyle\distal ITB region until PPT is reached.
The average of the 3 measurements will be calculated.
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baseline , immediately after the 4-week intervention period ( post intervention ) ,4 weeks after the intervention cessation as follow-up.
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Sponsor
Etterforskere
- Hovedetterforsker: Ahmed El Melhat, PhD, Cairo University
Publikasjoner og nyttige lenker
Den som er ansvarlig for å legge inn informasjon om studien leverer frivillig disse publikasjonene. Disse kan handle om alt relatert til studiet.
Generelle publikasjoner
- McKay J, Maffulli N, Aicale R, Taunton J. Iliotibial band syndrome rehabilitation in female runners: a pilot randomized study. J Orthop Surg Res. 2020 May 24;15(1):188. doi: 10.1186/s13018-020-01713-7.
- Geisler PR. Current Clinical Concepts: Synthesizing the Available Evidence for Improved Clinical Outcomes in Iliotibial Band Impingement Syndrome. J Athl Train. 2021 Aug 1;56(8):805-815. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-548-19. Epub 2020 Dec 22.
- Weckstrom K, Soderstrom J. Radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy compared with manual therapy in runners with iliotibial band syndrome. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2016;29(1):161-70. doi: 10.3233/BMR-150612.
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Studer hoveddatoer
Studiestart (Antatt)
10. juni 2026
Primær fullføring (Antatt)
10. august 2026
Studiet fullført (Antatt)
30. august 2026
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først innsendt
19. juni 2026
Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
19. juni 2026
Først lagt ut (Faktiske)
25. juni 2026
Oppdateringer av studieposter
Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)
25. juni 2026
Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene
19. juni 2026
Sist bekreftet
1. juni 2026
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