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Massage gun vs. hands: which eases Post-Hip-Surgery numbness?

NCT ID NCT07790705

Symptom relief Sponsor: Zachary M Ricciardelli Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

After hip replacement through a front incision, many people feel numbness, tingling, or burning in the thigh because a nearby nerve gets irritated. This trial tests whether a handheld massage gun, used at home twice a day for six weeks, can ease those symptoms faster than gentle hand massage. Adults scheduled for a first hip replacement will be randomly assigned to one of the two routines. Researchers will compare hip pain, function, numbness, and sleep quality at six weeks and three months after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A handheld percussive massage device (massage gun) self-applied to the thigh
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hip replacement patients a simple, at-home way to recover faster and reduce lingering numbness and pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and the massage gun may not outperform gentle hand massage. There is also a risk of discomfort or bruising from the device.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 58 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

A research network

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older at the time of surgery * Scheduled for primary unilateral elective anterior total hip arthroplasty for osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, or inflammatory arthritis * Sufficient upper extremity strength and hand dexterity to perform either intervention independently, OR a reliable caregiver willing and able to assist with sessions throughout the 6-week period * Able to provide written informed consent * Willing and able to perform twice-daily sessions, maintain a daily log, and attend follow-up visits at Week 6 and Month 3 * Body mass index (BMI) less than 40 kg/m² Exclusion Criteria: * Revision arthroplasty or prior ipsilateral hip surgery * Pre-existing neurological condition affecting the ipsilateral anterior or lateral thigh, including peripheral neuropathy, lumbar L2-L4 radiculopathy, meralgia paresthetica, or diabetic amyotrophy * Confirmed or history of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism * Active wound infection, breakdown, dehiscence, or open incision at any treatment session timepoint * Coagulopathy, bleeding disorder, or supratherapeutic anticoagulation at time of enrollment * Active malignancy involving the hip or ipsilateral femur * Concurrent enrollment in another interventional trial * Significant cognitive impairment precluding safe self-administration or valid patient-reported outcome completion * Anticipated contralateral total hip arthroplasty within the 3-month follow-up window

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

avascular necrosis femoral neuropathy meralgia paresthetica osteoarthritis Pain, Postoperative Paresthesia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Direct anterior total hip arthroplasty Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury Paresthesia Total hip arthroplasty (THA)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Total Joint Specialists

    Cumming, Georgia, 30041, United States

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