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AI Based Telerehabilitation for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

NCT07775157 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-08-20

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Summary

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common cause of anterior knee pain in young, active adults and is often aggravated by prolonged sitting, stair use, squatting, and running. Exercise-based physiotherapy is the standard first-line treatment, but access to regular in-person supervision can be limited. This study compares two ways of delivering the same evidence-based exercise programme for PFPS: AI-based telerehabilitation, delivered remotely through the Physitrack platform with AI-assisted movement screening (MediaPipe), and conventional face-to-face physiotherapy. The study aimed to determine whether AI-based telerehabilitation is as effective as, or more effective than, conventional physiotherapy in reducing pain and improving physical function, and to evaluate how usable participants found the telerehabilitation platform

Conditions

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

AI Based Telerehabilitation

A structured PFPS exercise protocol delivered remotely through the Physitrack platform and PhysiApp, supported by an AI-enabled movement assistant for screening/feedback, video demonstrations, progress tracking, and secure messaging with the treating physiotherapist. 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

OTHER

Conventional Physiotherapy

The identical PFPS exercise protocol delivered face-to-face by a certified physiotherapist in a clinical setting, with direct supervision, real-time correction of technique, and verbal feedback. 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Faisalabad

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Muhammad Ateeb, PhD Public Health · University of Faisalabad

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-24
Primary Completion
2026-07-07
Completion
2026-08-07

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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