Manual therapy for improving strength and reducing pain in athletes with groin pain
Effects on Pain, Strength and Functional Capacity of High Force Distraction of the Hip in Athletes With Osteitis Pubis.
This study tests whether a specific hands-on treatment can help athletes with groin pain feel better and get stronger compared to a fake treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 40 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Valladolid Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Soria) |
| Trial ID | NCT05716204 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of manual therapy on athletes suffering from osteitis pubis and athletic pubalgia, conditions that can lead to significant pain and functional impairment. The study will compare a high force lateral distraction technique against a placebo distraction technique to assess improvements in strength, pain levels, and overall functional capacity. By utilizing a randomized controlled trial design, the researchers aim to provide scientific evidence regarding the efficacy of manual therapy as a treatment option for these conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are athletes diagnosed with stage 1 osteitis pubis who have experienced symptoms for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients with hip pain due to intraarticular pathology or inflammatory diseases, or those who have had previous surgical interventions in the hip, pelvis, or lumbar spine may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new, effective treatment option for athletes suffering from groin pain, potentially improving their strength and functional capacity.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited scientific evidence specifically addressing manual therapy for this condition, similar approaches in treating musculoskeletal pain have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes diagnosed with osteitis pubis stage 1 with at least 3 months of evolution. * Internal rotation ROM limited. * Positive provocation pain tests. Exclusion Criteria: * Pain due to intraarticular hip pathology. * Hip pain due to inflamatory diseases. * Previous surgical interventions in hip, pelvis or lumbar spine. * MRI results or provocation pain tests inconcluyent
Where this trial is running
Soria
- Silvia Lahuerta Martín — Soria, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Silvia Lahuerta Martín — University of Valladolid
- Study coordinator: Silvia Lahuerta Martín
- Email: silvia.lahuerta@uva.es
- Phone: +34 620431438
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.