The 'As Soon As Possible (ASAP)' Intervention for Enhancing Therapeutic Exercise Adherence Among Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS): A Feasibility Trial

What this Trial Is About

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a condition causing pain on the outer side of the hip, often affecting middle-aged women. This trial evaluates a simple exercise timing approach to see if following a prescribed hip exercise programme early in the day helps improve adherence. Researchers compare whether timing guidance, with or without reminders, is easier and more acceptable than usual care for adults diagnosed with GTPS. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: one group receives information about exercising early in the morning plus weekly digital reminders; another group receives only the information without reminders; and the third group follows their usual prescribed exercises without any timing guidance or reminders. All participants follow the same hip-strengthening exercises prescribed by their healthcare provider over a 28-day intervention period. During the study, participants complete a short daily survey about their exercise for 28 days and fill out online questionnaires on hip pain, movement, and exercise at five points over about three months. Some participants will join online group discussions at the end to share their experiences. Researchers monitor recruitment, retention, questionnaire completion, and participant feedback to assess the feasibility of this approach and inform future larger trials.

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