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New stretch may ease groin pain in athletes

NCT ID NCT05712486

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valladolid Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether a specific manual therapy technique (high force lateral distraction mobilization of the hip) can reduce pain and improve hip movement in athletes with groin pain caused by osteitis pubis. 36 athletes with this condition were randomly assigned to receive either the real technique or a placebo. The goal was to see if this hands-on approach offers real benefits for pain and range of motion.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

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Started

Feb 2023

Finished

Oct 2025

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Athletes diagnosed with osteitis pubis stage 1 with at least 3 months of evolution. * Internal rotation ROM limited. * Positive provocation pain tests. Exclusion Criteria: * Pain due to intraarticular hip pathology. * Hip pain due to inflamatory diseases. * Previous surgical interventions in hip, pelvis or lumbar spine. * MRI results or provocation pain tests inconcluyent.

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Osteitis pubis

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  • Silvia Lahuerta Martín

    Soria, Spain

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