WithdrawnNot Applicable

Hip Abductor Tendon Repair Versus Sham Surgery

Stopped: None of the screened potential participants were interested in participating.

Denmark0Started 2024-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study will examine the effectiveness of open surgical reconstruction in the treatment of patients with hip abductor tendon tears. Patients will be randomly allocated to either the open surgical reconstruction or to a open surgical sham procedure. The primary outcome is patient reported pain measured by the revised Copenhagen Hip And Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS), which will be conducted pre-surgery and at three and six months post-surgery. The six-month follow-up is the primary endpoint.

Who can participate

Age range

30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an MRI verified hip abductor tendon pathology * Age 30 years or above * Lateral hip pain for more than 12 months * Ability to understand written and verbal Danish Exclusion Criteria: * Previous hip joint replacement, pelvic osteomies, hip abductor tendon surgery, femoral nailing or iliotibial band surgery * Pregnancy * Osteoarthritis of the hip joint on the affected side (Kellgren Lawrence grade +2) * Rheumatoid disorders * Inability to attend planned follow-up visits * Having an ongoing occupational injury insurance case * Expected lack of compliance due to cognitive issues, alcohol, or drug abuse

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?

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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

Differences in changes in patient-reported pain measured with the revised Copenhagen Hip And Groin Outcome Score (HAGOS) (continuous data)

Timeframe: From baseline to 6-months post-surgery follow-up. The outcome is also conducted at 3-months post-surgery follow-up.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06398015

SponsorHorsens Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-26

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