Could a simple shoe insert ease chronic hip pain?
NCT ID NCT06891001
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a neutral shoe insert to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome). About 36 adults with unilateral hip pain for over three months will be assigned to physical therapy plus a shoe insert on the affected side, a sham insert on both sides, or physical therapy alone. Researchers will measure pain, function, and movement at 12 weeks and 6 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
neutral shoe insert
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost addition to physical therapy for reducing hip pain and improving movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants, so results may not apply widely. The shoe insert may provide no extra benefit over physical therapy alone.
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