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Shock Wave Therapy Plus Exercise in GTPS

NCT06248905 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Italy tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2024-01-26
Last updated
2024-02-08

Condition(s) studied

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome of Both Lower Limbs

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Rehabilitation program based on the strengthening of gluteal musclesExtracorporeal shock wave therapy

Rehabilitation program based on the strengthening of gluteal muscles: Physiotherapy program (8 weeks)

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy: Focused shock wave therapy (3 weeks)

Study summary

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to investigate if the sequential administration of focused shock wave therapy and of a rehabilitation program based on the strengthening of gluteal muscles is more effective than a standard shock wave treatment for greater trochanteric pain syndrome

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Unilateral hip pain of four weeks or longer duration * Pain to palpation in the greater trochanteric area at physical examination * Pain in hip end-range abduction/rotation/adduction at physical examination * Gluteal tendinopathy, in absence of full thickness tears at a sonographic examination of the gluteal tendons * Adult age and written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No hip osteoarthritis, diagnosed according to Altman's criteria * No history of knee osteoarthritis * No history of rheumatologic diseases * No previous fractures or surgery in the affected limb * No clinical signs of lumbar radiculopathy at physical examination * No corticosteroid injections, since the onset of the current pain episode * No general contraindication to shock wave therapy (pregnancy, bleeding disorders or anticoagulant drug usage, cancer in the focal area)

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • NRS Pain — 6 months
    Change in lateral hip pain measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo Pavia Italy
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

View NCT06248905 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ← All trials in Italy