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Efficacy of a Combination of Ultrasound-guided Intra-articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid, High-power Laser Therapy and Rehabilitation on Functioning in Patients Affected by Hip Osteoarthritis.
Led by De Sire Alessandro · Updated on 2025-08-07
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
195 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
High-power laser therapy (HPLT) is effective in treating musculoskeletal conditions, reducing pain and improving joint functionality. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to explore the effectiveness of a combination of HPLT, hyaluronic acid injections, and rehabilitation for patients with hip osteoarthritis.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of a Combination of Ultrasound-guided Intra-articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid, High-power Laser Therapy and Rehabilitation on Functioning in Patients Affected by Hip Osteoarthritis.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age over 18 years
- Diagnosis of hip osteoarthritis stage 3 or lower
- Hip pain rating of 4 or higher on the Numeric Rating Scale
- Body mass index (BMI) under 30 kg/m2
- Stopped anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, corticosteroids, muscle relaxants, or other therapies that could affect study assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24
- Current treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs or rehabilitation therapies
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
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University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, CZ, Italy, 88100
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University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy, 88100
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Research Team
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Professor Alessandro de Sire
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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