Categorized Physical Therapy for Hip Pain
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
There is currently limited literature on a categorized physical therapy protocol for management of hip pain. Only a handful of studies have looked at the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip with a standardized physical therapy treatment, primarily looking at manual therapy versus exercise therapy protocols. However, there are no studies observing the effect of a standardized physical therapy program on patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain. Based on the gap in the literature, this study will aim to assess the effect of matrix-based standard of care therapy in patients presenting with non-arthritic hip and groin pain.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for the trial?
The protocol does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but you cannot participate if you are taking TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory conditions.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it excludes patients currently taking TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory conditions.
What data supports the idea that Categorized Physical Therapy for Hip Pain is an effective treatment?
The available research shows that Categorized Physical Therapy for Hip Pain is effective. In a study with 46 patients suffering from chronic hip-related groin pain, participants who underwent physical therapy showed significant improvements in their condition after 6 and 12 months. Another study focused on movement-pattern training, a type of physical therapy, found that patients reported better function and strength after completing the program. These studies suggest that physical therapy can help improve hip pain and function over time.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment for hip pain?
Research shows that physical therapy, including movement-pattern training and traditional strength/flexibility exercises, can lead to significant improvements in hip pain and function over time. Studies have demonstrated that patients with chronic hip-related groin pain experienced clinically significant improvements in pain and function after undergoing physical therapist-led interventions.12345
What safety data exists for physical therapy for hip pain?
The safety of physical therapy for hip pain is generally considered high, with limited reported harms. A study on chronic hip-related groin pain showed clinically significant improvements with no mention of adverse events. However, a systematic review highlighted poor reporting standards for harms in orthopaedic physical therapy, suggesting a need for better documentation and standardization of adverse event terminology. Overall, while physical therapy is deemed safe, more rigorous harm reporting is needed.12678
Is physical therapy for hip pain generally safe?
Is Matrix-based physical therapy a promising treatment for hip pain?
How is Matrix-based physical therapy different from other treatments for hip pain?
Research Team
Peter Moley, MD
Principal Investigator
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for new patients aged 18-60 with non-arthritic hip and groin pain (Tonnis grade 0-1). It's not suitable for those under 18 or over 60, anyone who has had hip surgery, speaks no English, suffers from inflammatory conditions or other joint issues that could affect the therapy, takes TNF-alpha inhibitors, has arthritic hip pain (Tonnis grade 2+), radicular back pain, prior knee osteotomy or spinal fusion surgery.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive matrix-based physical therapy and standard-of-care physical therapy
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Matrix-based physical therapy
- Standard-of-care physical therapy
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Lead Sponsor