New study aims to unravel why some hip shapes cause pain and others Don't

NCT ID NCT06272292

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how the shape and movement of the hip and spine relate to pain in a condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Researchers will compare three groups of men aged 21-35: those with hip pain and a specific bony bump (CAM), those with the bump but no pain, and those without the bump. Participants will undergo low-dose X-rays and 3D motion analysis during activities like walking and squatting. The goal is to better understand the link between anatomy, movement, and symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospitals of Leuven

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    Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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What this could mean

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

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors better understand why some people with hip shape abnormalities develop pain while others do not, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoracetabular Impingement

As listed by the trial registrant

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