Hip pain study tracks patients for 7 years to see how symptoms change
NCT ID NCT03490071
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study followed 58 people aged 18-55 with long-term hip and groin pain for 3 and 7 years after their first visit to a specialist. Researchers used questionnaires to measure symptoms, daily function, sports ability, and quality of life. The goal was to understand how these patients fare over time, without testing any new treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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58 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2018
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients will be recruited from the Department of Orthopedics, Skåne University Hospital, Sweden.
- Ages
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18 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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At baseline, the following inclusion and exclusion criteria were used: Inclusion criteria: * Unilateral or bilateral hip/groin pain \>3 months * Age 18-55 years * No previous hip surgery Exclusion criteria: * Hip pathology (i.e., Perthes' disease) * Verified moderate or severe osteoarthritis (OA) (Tönnis grade \>1) * Palpable hernia * Low-back pain with a positive Lasègue test * MRI-verified lower back/spine pathology (i.e., spinal stenosis, disc herniation) * Other musculoskeletal co-morbidities overriding the hip-related symptoms and dysfunction * Co-morbidities excluding physical activity and training * Psycho-social disorders * Drug abuse * Not understanding the language of interest.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Health Sciences, Lund University
Lund, 22100, Sweden
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