Modified clamshell exercises for Grade II hip osteoarthritis
EFFECTS OF MODIFIED CLAMSHELL EXERCISES ON PAIN, RANGE OF MOTION AND FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS GRADE Ⅱ
This trial tests whether modified clamshell exercises help reduce pain and improve function in adults aged 45–60 with Grade II hip osteoarthritis.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07401719 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Fifty-four adults with radiographic Grade II hip osteoarthritis and at least six months of pain will be allocated into three groups to receive either modified clamshell exercises, standard clamshell exercises, or conventional exercise programs. Interventions target hip abductor strengthening to improve pelvic stability, reduce compensatory movement, and enhance functional outcomes. Outcomes will include patient-reported function and symptoms using the HOOS-12 and objective measures of strength and range of motion. The trial is conducted at a single center in Lahore with supervised exercise delivery and follow-up assessments.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 45–60 with radiographic Grade II hip osteoarthritis and persistent hip pain for more than six months, able to attend the Lahore site and without major cardiac or other lower-extremity pathologies, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People with more advanced hip OA (KL Grade III–IV), recent lower-extremity surgery, significant cardiac disease, or other excluded comorbidities are unlikely to benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce pain and improve hip strength and day-to-day function for people with Grade II hip osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research supports hip abductor strengthening and clamshell-style exercises for improving symptoms in hip and knee OA, but the specific modified clamshell technique in this trial is less extensively studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: \- (1) Patients between 45 to 60 years. (2) Both male and female patients with hip osteoarthritis grade II were selected for this study. (3) Patients with Hip Osteoarthritis grade II. (4) Patients with pain more than 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) Patients with Cardiac disorders. (2) Patient with other current lower extremity pathologies (e.g., peripheral vascular disease, septic arthritis) (3) Patients with low back surgery.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Principal investigator — Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
- Study coordinator: Zile Amna
- Email: zileamna@gmail.com
- Phone: +923201012563
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.