Does surgery for hip tendon tears actually work? a Sham-Controlled trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06398015
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether open surgical reconstruction of a torn hip abductor tendon reduces pain better than a sham (placebo) surgery. Adults with MRI-confirmed tendon tears and lateral hip pain for over a year are randomly assigned to receive either real surgery or a sham procedure. The main outcome is patient-reported pain at six months using the HAGOS pain score.
What this could mean
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Active substance
open surgical reconstruction of hip abductor tendon with bone anchors
What this could lead to
If surgery proves better than sham, it could become a standard treatment for chronic hip tendon tears that don't heal on their own.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial. Surgery may not outperform sham, and carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or prolonged recovery.
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Locations
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Horsens Regional Hospital
Horsens, 8700, Denmark