CompletedNot Applicable

Healthy Hip Study: Conservative Management for Pre-arthritic Hip Disorders

United States88 participantsStarted 2019-10-15

Plain-language summary

Pre-arthritic hip disorders can cause pain, interfere with daily activities and exercise, and lead to the development of osteoarthritis in young adults. Surgical and conservative treatment options are being developed and studied, but it is currently unclear why some patients improve with a particular treatment plan while others do not. The goal of this research project is to develop a tool that predicts which combination of treatment options will be most effective for each individual patient.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 40 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.

Inclusion Criteria: * Clinically suspected intra-articular hip joint pain * One or more of the following radiographic/MRI findings: Femoroacetabular impingement, acetabular dysplasia, acetabular labral tear, acetabular retroversion, femoral anteversion, hip microinstability, and/or normal radiographs Exclusion Criteria: * Surgery recommended and/or scheduled at initial clinic evaluation * "At-risk" acetabular dysplasia (Lateral center edge angle \< 15 degrees) * Other intra-articular hip diagnoses including: Slipped capital femoral epiphysis, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Avascular necrosis * Moderate or severe hip osteoarthritis (Tonnis grade 2 or 3) * Hip/pelvis weakness from brain/nerve disorder (Ex: lumbosacral radiculopathy with weakness, cerebral palsy) * Previous same-side hip surgery, hip fracture, hip infection, and/or hip tumor * Inflammatory arthropathy * Known pregnancy

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

Rate of successful conservative management

Timeframe: 1 Year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04069507

SponsorWashington University School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-22

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