Ultrasound-guided Needle Percutaneous Electrolysis With Therapeutic Exercise in Femoroacetabular … (NCT07548034) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-guided Needle Percutaneous Electrolysis With Therapeutic Exercise in Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome
Spain30 participantsStarted 2026-04-22
Plain-language summary
Hip pain in the front of the hip is common and can make daily activities and sports difficult. One frequent cause is femoroacetabular impingement, also known as hip impingement.
This clinical trial is studying whether adding ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis - a minimally invasive physiotherapy technique that uses a fine needle and a small electrical current - to a program of specific exercises works better than doing the exercises alone.
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:
* One group will receive two sessions of percutaneous electrolysis plus a home exercise program.
* The other group will follow the same home exercise program without percutaneous electrolysis.
The study will last five weeks. Researchers will measure pain, hip movement, and hip function at the beginning, after one week, and after four weeks. They will also record any side effects.
The main goal is to find out if adding percutaneous electrolysis helps reduce hip pain and improve function more than exercise alone. This pilot study will help determine if this technique could be a safe and effective non-surgical treatment option for people with pain in the front of the hip.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Anterior hip pain (inguinal region) lasting more than 3 months
* Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score ≥ 4/10 during at least one provocative test
* Positive result in at least one of the following clinical tests: Straight Leg Raise (SLR), Flexion-Adduction-Internal Rotation (FADIR), or Hip-External Rotation-Flexion-Ceiling (HEC)
* Ultrasound findings compatible with pseudofibrotic tissue near the iliopsoas tendon at the anterosuperior acetabular recess
* Age between 18 and 55 years
* Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous hip surgery
* Moderate or severe hip osteoarthritis (diagnosed radiographically)
* Neurological pathology affecting the lower limb
* Dominant lumbar spine pathology
* Active rheumatic or systemic inflammatory diseases
* Any contraindication to percutaneous electrolysis
* Belonephobia
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
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Mean Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain score during provocative hip tests
Timeframe: Baseline (T0), 7 days (T1), and 4 weeks after T1 (T2)