MovetheHip Trial Comparing Exercise and Patient Education to Usual Care for Pain Relief in Adults with Hip Dysplasia

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of exercise combined with patient education compared with usual care in adults with hip dysplasia. The study aims to determine if patients who receive exercise and education experience different changes in self-reported hip and groin pain over six months. The trial also includes health-economic and process-evaluation studies to assess cost-effectiveness and how the intervention works in practice. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives an exercise program with patient education, and the other follows usual care. The exercise group attends eight supervised training sessions over six months and performs a home-based exercise program focused on strength and stability, with exercises adjusted for difficulty and exertion. Patient education covers pain management, exercise adherence, and physical activity advice. The usual care group receives a consultation on managing hip symptoms and general exercise guidance. During the study, participants report their pain levels using the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score HAGOS at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months, with additional follow-ups up to 12 months and longer-term assessments planned. Researchers also measure symptoms, daily living function, sports and recreation function, physical activity participation, quality of life, hip disease impact, lower limb reach, single-leg hop distance, and hip muscle strength. The study includes monitoring of adherence and evaluations of intervention implementation, mechanisms of change, and contextual factors. Total participation includes assessments over a one-year period and long-term follow-up for up to 10 years.

Exercise and Patient Education Compared With Usual Care in Patients With Hip Dysplasia