Exercise Program for ITB Syndrome
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Individualized Exercise Program, Standard Physical Therapy.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Iliotibial Band Syndrome. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Efficacy of an Individualized Exercise Program for Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study
Overview
Patients with diagnosed iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome indicated for non-operative management will be randomized to individualized exercise program or standard physical therapy over the course of 3 months to determine any possible difference in clinical outcomes.
Interventions
- Behavioral Individualized Exercise Program
The individualized exercise program involves an initial 2D individual running evaluation designed for runners of all ages and abilities, to help improve performance and prevent injury. During the assessment patients receive a one-on-one evaluation with an exercise physiologist that includes: * Running analysis; * Training program review; * Strength and flexibility assessment; * Review of running video; * Personalized final report. - Behavioral Standard Physical Therapy
Standard of care physical therapy for ITB band syndrome involves exercises designed to target structural weaknesses such as hip abductor weakness. Typical exercises include but are not limited to hip flexor stretches, side lying hip abduction, figure 4 bridges, lateral walks with exercise bands, and side planks.
Primary outcome measures
- Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score Physical Short-Form (KOOS-PS) Score [Time frame: Month 6]
- Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Score [Time frame: Month 6]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Clinical diagnosis of ITB syndrome
- Age 18-65
- Ability to comply with a standardized physical therapy protocol
- Willing and able to provide consent
Exclusion criteria
- Patients at any increased risk of falls or at increased risk from harm due to falling, including issues with vertigo, osteoporosis, or a history of past falls
- Patient otherwise deemed at increased risk from this investigational rehabilitation program by their referring surgeon or physical therapist
- Patients who are pregnant
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06269757 · 23-01514