Patellar Tendon Physiotheraphy Acute Effects Trial

NCT ID: NCT07315906

Last Updated: 2026-01-07

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

84 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-25

Study Completion Date

2025-12-01

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial investigated the acute effects of different physiotherapy interventions applied to the patellar tendon. Participants were randomly assigned to one of four groups: deep friction massage, thermal agent application, quadriceps resistance exercise, or a control group. Each intervention was delivered in a single session. Outcomes of the study included changes in skin temperature, muscle strength, flexibility, and pulse rate. All measurements were taken immediately before the intervention and again immediately after, 15 minutes after, and 60 minutes after the intervention. The study was conducted with healthy adult volunteers. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of how different physiotherapy modalities acutely influence the patellar tendon region.

Detailed Description

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This study examined the immediate physiological responses of the patellar tendon region following different physiotherapy interventions. Participants were allocated into four groups: (1) deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon, (2) a locally applied superficial thermal agent, (3) a structured quadriceps resistance exercise protocol, and (4) a no-intervention control group. Each intervention was administered as a single session under standardized laboratory conditions.

Outcome measures included skin temperature assessed with thermal imaging, quadriceps muscle strength measured with a handheld dynamometer, flexibility assessed by standardized clinical procedures, and pulse rate. All measurements were collected at four time points: immediately before the intervention, immediately after, 15 minutes after, and 60 minutes after the intervention.

The study was conducted with healthy adult volunteers to evaluate the acute physiological effects of commonly used physiotherapy modalities on the patellar tendon region. The findings are intended to inform clinical decision-making by clarifying how different physiotherapy techniques influence tendon-related parameters within the first hour following treatment.

Conditions

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Patellar Tendon

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Participants were assigned to one of four parallel groups, each receiving a single physiotherapy intervention or no intervention. The study used a randomized parallel design to compare acute responses among the four groups.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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Deep Friction Massage

A single session of deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Deep Friction Massage

Intervention Type OTHER

A single session of deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon.

Thermal Agent Application

A locally applied superficial thermal agent delivered as a single session.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Thermal Agent Application

Intervention Type OTHER

A single application of a thermal agent (hot pack) applied to the patellar tendon region.

Quadriceps Exercise

A single session of standardized quadriceps resistance exercise protocol.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Quadriceps Exercise

Intervention Type OTHER

A single session of quadriceps resistance exercise targeting knee extensor muscles.

Control

No treatment administered; participants remained at rest during the session.

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

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Deep Friction Massage

A single session of deep friction massage applied directly to the patellar tendon.

Intervention Type OTHER

Thermal Agent Application

A single application of a thermal agent (hot pack) applied to the patellar tendon region.

Intervention Type OTHER

Quadriceps Exercise

A single session of quadriceps resistance exercise targeting knee extensor muscles.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ages 18 to 24 years
* Not having engaged in regular exercise training within the past 6 months
* Body Mass Index (BMI) below 30
* Ability to complete all assessment procedures
* Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Presence of any systemic or musculoskeletal disorder
* Onset of pain during the assessment procedure
* History of knee joint or peri-articular injury within the past 6 months
* Presence of neurological, vascular, or rheumatological disease
* Any dermatological condition that may affect skin integrity
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

24 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Dokuz Eylul University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Elif Akduran

Principal İnvestigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir

Izmir, balçova, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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PTT-2025-DEU

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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