NCT06269757

Exercise Program for ITB Syndrome

Efficacy of an Individualized Exercise Program for Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: NYU Langone Health · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Conditions

• Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-04-01
• First posted: 2024-02-21
• Last updated: 2025-07-30