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ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllKanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hosp…
NCT07243327 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Lateral hip pain for at least 3 months * Ability to understand study procedures and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * 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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What it tests

  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
  • TENS; Hot Pack; Ultrasound
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Where

1 site
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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