Exercise and education program for lateral hip pain
3 Months Semi-supervised Exercise Intervention for Patients With Hip Abductor Tendon Pathology (HATP): A Prospective Clinical Cohort Study
This study is testing whether a special exercise program and education can help people with lateral hip pain feel better after 12 weeks of treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Horsens Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Horsens, Horsens) |
| Trial ID | NCT06418217 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional cohort trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a progressive exercise protocol combined with patient education for individuals suffering from hip abductor tendon pathology. Participants will undergo eight physiotherapist-led exercise sessions over 12 weeks at Horsens Regional Hospital, with additional home exercises to be performed daily. The primary outcome will be assessed using the revised Copenhagen Hip And Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) to measure changes in hip pain from baseline to follow-up. The study will also explore how different factors like MRI findings and demographics may influence treatment responses.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with MRI-verified hip abductor tendon pathology and a history of lateral hip pain lasting more than six months.
Not a fit: Patients with recent corticosteroid injections, previous hip surgeries, or signs of hip osteoarthritis may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly reduce hip pain and improve function for patients with lateral hip pain.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with similar exercise and education interventions for musculoskeletal pain, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-75 years * MRI verified HATP * Lateral hip pain duration \> 6 months * Ability to read and understand Danish. Exclusion Criteria: * Corticosteroid injection in the affected hip joint within the last six weeks prior to the intervention * Previous bone-related surgery to the affected hip, * Signs of bilateral HATP * X-ray verified hip osteoarthritis * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Horsens, Horsens
- Horsens Regional Hospital — Horsens, Horsens, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mathias Høgsholt, PT, PhD.st. — Horsens Regional Hospital; Aarhus University
- Study coordinator: Mathias Høgsholt, PT,PhD.-st.
- Email: mathhg@rm.dk
- Phone: +45 24205299
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.