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ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Led by Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-27
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
12 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: ESWT or conventional physical therapy (TENS, hot pack, ultrasound). Pain (VAS), hip function (Harris Hip Score), lower limb function (LEFS), and global improvement will be evaluated at baseline, week 3, and week 12. The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment provides greater pain relief and functional improvement.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Lateral hip pain for at least 3 months
- Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34303
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Z
Zeynep Karakuzu Güngör, M.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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