Status:
COMPLETED
Clinical Characteristics and Subgroups in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Collaborating Sponsors:
NHS Research Scotland
Conditions:
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This cross-sectional study will gather participant data from clinical assessment and questionnaires for individuals with a clinical diagnosis of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.
Detailed Description
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is characterised by pain over and around the greater trochanter and is primarily due to gluteal tendinopathy. Pain associated with GTPS can affect an individu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged \> 18 years who currently reside within Greater Glasgow and Clyde
- Lateral hip pain of any duration
- Able to give written informed consent
- Pain on direct palpation of the gluteal tendon insertion on the greater trochanter and additionally at least one of the following pain provocation tests must also be positive:
- FABER (Flexion, Abduction, External Rotation of the hip)
- FADER (Flexion, Adduction, External Rotation of the hip)
- FADER and resisted Internal Rotation (IR) (FADER position plus resisted IR of the hip)
- Single leg stand for 30 seconds
- Resisted hip abduction at end-range adduction
Exclusion
- Lateral hip pain secondary to another source e.g. hip joint pathology or lumbar referred pain
- Inflammatory joint conditions
- Neurological conditions
- Pregnancy
- Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
- Unable to write, read or comprehend English
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 4 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
113 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06026579
Start Date
October 4 2023
End Date
June 30 2025
Last Update
July 25 2025
Active Locations (1)
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom