Exercise plus education may ease hip arthritis pain

NCT ID NCT06391554

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether adding a 12-week progressive resistance training program to a patient education class improves daily function and pain in people with hip osteoarthritis. 150 participants will be randomly assigned to either exercise plus education or education alone, and followed for 12 months. A smaller group will also have MRI scans to see if exercise affects the hip joint cartilage.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

progressive resistance training (exercise) and patient education

What this could lead to

If it works, this could show that combining exercise with education is better than education alone for managing hip osteoarthritis symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a mid-sized trial (150 people) and results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may not provide additional benefit over education alone, and some participants may find the program too demanding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hip

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Aarhus University

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    Aarhus C, 8000, Denmark

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  • Aarhus University Hospital

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    Aarhus N, 8200, Denmark

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