Actively Recruiting
Led by Lund University · Updated on 2026-04-02
122
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
104 weeks
Total Duration
Longstanding hip and groin pain (LHGP) is a common and disabling issue among young to middle-aged adults often referred to orthopedic care. This trial investigates the effectiveness of a semi-structured, individualized physical therapist-led intervention (HIPSTER) compared to usual care for improving hip-related quality of life in people with LHGP. The study focuses on whether the HIPSTER model can provide better hip function and quality of life than the current standard physical therapy recommendations. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: usual care or the HIPSTER intervention. Usual care includes orthopedic examination, imaging, diagnostic injections, and a recommendation for physical therapy, but the therapy itself is not controlled by the study. The HIPSTER group receives the same orthopedic care plus a 16-week semi-structured, progressive physical therapy program that combines exercise therapy and patient education targeting physical and psychological challenges related to hip and groin pain. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline and at 4 months primarily for changes in hip function and quality of life using the iHOT-33 measure. Additional assessments include pain, physical activity, muscle force, balance, and hop performance, among others, with follow-ups extending up to 5 years. Adherence to therapy is monitored weekly in the HIPSTER group. Safety, symptom improvement, and possible surgical interventions will also be tracked throughout the study period.
CONDITIONS
Education and Exercise for Patients With Longstanding Hip and Groin Pain
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 4 months
Participants undergo usual care at the orthopedic department, including clinical examination, radiological imaging, and a diagnostic injection. They receive a recommendation for physical therapy treatment in primary care.
1 to 2 visits at the orthopedic department
Duration - 16 weeks
Participants receive usual care at the orthopedic department plus a 16-week semi-structured, progressive, individualized physical therapist-led intervention focusing on patient education and exercise therapy.
Weekly physical therapy visits for up to 16 weeks
Duration - Up to 5 years
Participants are assessed for hip-related quality of life, symptoms, physical activity, pain, and physical performance measures at 4 months, with additional longer-term follow-ups at 1, 2, and 5 years.
Visits at 4 months, 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years after baseline
Total: 1 location
1
Skane University Hospital
Malmö, Sweden
Actively Recruiting
E
Eva Ageberg, PhD
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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August Estberger, Joanne Kemp, Kristian Thorborg...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41942160