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Compares treatment options for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Official title ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07243327
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). GTPS is a common cause of lateral hip pain, often related to gluteal tendinopathy rather than trochanteric bursitis.
- Time commitment: about 3 weeks
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Lateral hip pain for at least 3 months
- Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Hip deformities
- Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, or piriformis tendon tears
- Lumbar radiculopathy or history of lumbar spine surgery
- Recent trauma or active infection in the hip region
- Corticosteroid injection to the hip within the last 6 months
- Neurological, psychiatric, or rheumatologic diseases
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Lateral hip pain for at least 3 months
- Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
- Hip deformities
- Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, or piriformis tendon tears
- Lumbar radiculopathy or history of lumbar spine surgery
- Recent trauma or active infection in the hip region
- Corticosteroid injection to the hip within the last 6 months
- Neurological, psychiatric, or rheumatologic diseases
- Active malignancy or systemic inflammatory disease
- Cognitive impairment preventing cooperation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 3 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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