CompletedNot Applicable

Shock Wave Therapy for Lateral Hip Pain, Caused by Tendon Pathology

50 participantsStarted 2013-03

Plain-language summary

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to investigate if focal shock wave is an effective treatment, with respect to hip pain and lower limb function, in a population affected by greater trochanteric pain syndrome with gluteal tendinopathy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * duration of lateral hip pain of six weeks or longer, * normal passive hip range of movement (ROM), * sonographic evidence of gluteal tendinopathy at their insertional site at the greater trochanter Exclusion Criteria: * general contraindication to extracorporeal shock wave therapy (pacemaker, pregnancy, bleeding disorders or anticoagulant drug usage, cancer in the focal area), * history of rheumatologic disease, * previous fractures or surgery in the affected limb, * full thickness tear of the gluteal tendons, * osteoarthritis of the hip (with ROM limitation), * clinical signs of lumbar radiculopathy, * corticosteroid injections or other conservative therapies (except pharmacological pain treatments) since the onset of the current pain episode.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

p-NRS

Timeframe: Baseline, at two months, at six months

LEFS score

Timeframe: Baseline, at two months, at six months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03142971

SponsorFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-05-04

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.