CompletedNot Applicable

Long-term Follow up of Patients With Longstanding Hip and Groin Pain

Sweden58 participantsStarted 2018-01-01

Plain-language summary

In this longitudinal cohort study including young to middle aged people with longstanding hip and groin pain (LHGP) referred to tertiary care, we will collect data of patient reported symptoms, function and quality of life three and seven years after the initial contact with orthopedic surgeon.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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

At baseline, the following inclusion and exclusion criteria were used: Inclusion criteria: * Unilateral or bilateral hip/groin pain \>3 months * Age 18-55 years * No previous hip surgery Exclusion criteria: * Hip pathology (i.e., Perthes' disease) * Verified moderate or severe osteoarthritis (OA) (Tönnis grade \>1) * Palpable hernia * Low-back pain with a positive Lasègue test * MRI-verified lower back/spine pathology (i.e., spinal stenosis, disc herniation) * Other musculoskeletal co-morbidities overriding the hip-related symptoms and dysfunction * Co-morbidities excluding physical activity and training * Psycho-social disorders * Drug abuse * Not understanding the language of interest.

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

Changes in the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS)

Timeframe: 3 and 7 years after baseline (cross-sectional study)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03490071

SponsorLund University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 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.