Evaluating treatments for hip microinstability

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of non-surgical physiotherapy and surgical arthroscopic treatment for hip microinstability in individuals over 18 years old. Participants will first undergo six months of physiotherapy aimed at stabilizing the hip joint. If this treatment is unsuccessful, they will proceed to a diagnostic hip arthroscopy, and if microinstability is confirmed, a plication of the hip joint capsule will be performed. The study will assess hip function and adverse events through Patient-Reported Outcome Scores and strength tests at multiple follow-up points.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Hip microinstability
* Minimum 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* Hip osteoarthritis
* Severe hip dysplasia
* Perthes disease or avascular necrosis of the femoral head
* Previous surgery to the hip joint

Where it's running

• University of Gothenburg
  Gothenburg, Sweden Recruiting
• GHP Ortho Center Göteborg
  Gothenburg, Sweden Not yet recruiting
• Capio Artro Clinic
  Stockholm, Sweden Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Axel Öhlin, MD, PhD
• Email: axel.ohlin@gmail.com
• Phone: 00460313430752

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.