Shock Wave Therapy Plus Exercise in GTPS (NCT06248905) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Shock Wave Therapy Plus Exercise in GTPS
Italy80 participantsStarted 2024-01-26
Plain-language 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
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 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.
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)
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
1
NRS Pain
Timeframe: 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06248905
SponsorFondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia