REPPORT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
REcurrent Patellar dislocation: Personalised therapy or OpeRative Treatment? (REPPORT)
IRAS ID
321908
Contact name
Andrew Metcalfe
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Warwick
Duration of Study in the UK
4 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
A kneecap (patellar) dislocation, where the kneecap comes out to the side of the knee, is very painful. It is a common problem for people in their teens and early twenties. After the first dislocation, the weakened muscles and structures around the knee can allow this to happen again. People often feel that the kneecap is going to dislocate and change their activities to prevent it coming out. This combination of repeated dislocations, and the feeling that it is going to happen, is unpleasant, painful, and stops people getting on with their normal lives (education, work and social activity). We do not know the best way to treat this problem. Some specialists believe that without surgery, dislocations and restriction will continue. Others believe that physiotherapy works well and avoids the risks and cost of surgery. We will offer two different treatments to people who have repeated kneecap dislocation; personalised knee therapy, which includes physiotherapy and individual care and advice to prevent dislocation, or surgery which tightens structures around the knee to prevent dislocation. In total, 276 participants will be recruited from 16 NHS sites and followed-up for 24-months post randomisation.
REC name
East Midlands - Nottingham 2 Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/EM/0075
Date of REC Opinion
3 Apr 2023
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion