Efficacy of a Combination of Ultrasound-guided Intra-articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid, High-power Laser Therapy and Rehabilitation on Functioning in Patients Affected by Hip Osteoarthritis.

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus high-power laser therapy: Received two ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid into the coxo-femoral joint, 10 sessions of physical therapy specifically targeting hip OA (5 sessions/week for two weeks) lasting 45 minutes, and 10 sessions of active high-power laser therapy using a diode laser.

ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus sham" high-power laser therapy: Received two ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid into the coxo-femoral joint, 10 sessions of physical therapy specifically targeting hip OA (5 sessions/week for two weeks) lasting 45 minutes, and 10 sessions of "sham" high-power laser therapy using a diode laser, due to the presence of a light pointer and an acoustic signal of the device, which made it impossible to distinguish the active treatment from the sim-ulated one.

Study summary

High-power laser therapy (HPLT) is effective in treating musculoskeletal conditions, reducing pain and improving joint functionality. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to explore the effectiveness of a combination of HPLT, hyaluronic acid injections, and rehabilitation for patients with hip osteoarthritis.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• the Harris Hip Score (HHS) — - T0: Baseline ; - T1: 2 week from the baseline ; - T2: 3 months from the baseline; - T3: 6 months from the baseline; - T4: 12 months from the baseline.

Trial sites (2)

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