Non-weight bearing treatment for hip joint pain and osteoarthritis
Non-weight Bearing in Hip Joint With Accompanying Joint Pain Might Not Progress Radiographic OA
This study is testing if non-weight bearing walking can help people with hip osteoarthritis and joint pain feel better and stop their condition from getting worse.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shinshu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Matsumoto, Nagano) |
| Trial ID | NCT02329093 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of non-weight bearing walking on patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) and accompanying joint pain. Initially, participants will undergo conservative treatment for one year, and if joint pain persists, they will then engage in non-weight bearing walking for the second year. The study aims to assess whether these interventions can prevent the progression of radiographic OA by detecting bone signal changes through MRI. The focus is on understanding the relationship between joint pain and bone alterations in hip OA.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis who experience joint pain.
Not a fit: Patients with obvious radiographic fractures in the hip joint will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-invasive treatment option that alleviates joint pain and prevents the progression of hip osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of non-weight bearing interventions in joint pain management has shown promise in other contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hip OA, Joint pain Exclusion Criteria: * Obvious radipgraphic fracture in hip joint,
Where this trial is running
Matsumoto, Nagano
- Yukio Nakamura — Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan (Recruiting)
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.