Why do some hips hurt? scientists investigate hidden clues in movement and spine shape

NCT ID NCT06272292

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at young men with a hip condition called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), where extra bone growth causes pain during movement. Researchers will use 3D motion analysis and low-dose X-rays to compare how the hip and spine move in people with and without symptoms. The goal is to uncover why some people with the same bone shape feel pain while others do not, which could lead to better diagnosis and treatment.

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 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 test any therapy, so it cannot directly lead to a cure or symptom relief. Results may not apply to women or older adults.

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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.

FEMOROACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospitals of Leuven
RECRUITING

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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