Exercise and education for patients with hip dysplasia

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 trial investigates the effectiveness of exercise and patient education compared to usual care for patients with hip dysplasia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which receives exercise and education, or the control group receiving usual care. The primary outcome is the change in self-reported pain measured by the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) over a six-month follow-up period. Additionally, secondary outcomes will assess various aspects of hip function and quality of life. A health-economic and process-evaluation study will also be conducted alongside the main trial.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Radiographically verified hip dysplasia by a Wiberg's centre edge (CE) angle of 10-25 degrees and an acetabular Index (AI) angle \>10 degrees
* Hip and/or groin pain as primary pain for at least three months
* Candidate for periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) but unwilling to undergo PAO, or on a waiting list for surgery (PAO) for 12 months or longer
* Not candidate for PAO (negative impingement test, BMI \>25, hip osteoarthritis, age \>45 years or reduced hip range of motion)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Self-reported pain score \>80 points measured with Copenhagen Hip and Groin outcome score
* Any major planned surgery (i.e. arthroplastic surgery or discectomy surgery)
* BMI \>35
* Acetabular retroversion defined by crossover sign and posterior wall sign
* Calvé Legg Perthes or epiphysiolysis
* Previous pelvic/hip surgery in index limb
* Previous pelvic/hip surgery within the last 2 years in contralateral limb
* Previous surgery due to herniated disc or spondylodesis
* Previous arthroplastic surgery in the hip, knee or ankle
* Physical (pregnancy/trauma), neurological, medical or rheumatic conditions severely affecting the hip function
* Inadequacy in written and spoken Danish, mental illness or other conditions affecting the ability to follow mandatory procedures for participation

Where it's running

• Aarhus University Hospital
  Aarhus N, Denmark Recruiting
• Silkeborg Regional Hospital.
  Silkeborg, Denmark Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Julie S Jacobsen, PhD — VIA University College
• Study coordinator: Julie S Jacobsen, PhD
• Email: jsaj@via.dk
• Phone: 4551866165

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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.