New study aims to ease hip and groin pain with targeted physical therapy
NCT ID NCT04720846
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a standardized physical therapy program for people aged 18 to 60 who have hip or groin pain not caused by arthritis. The goal is to see if this program can improve quality of life and reduce pain. Participants will follow a set therapy plan and track their progress at home.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 70 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2020
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * New patient presenting with non-arthritic hip impingement, hip pain, and groin pain (Tonnis 0-1) * 18-60 years old Exclusion Criteria: * Arthritic hip pain (Tonnis 2+) * \<18 and \>60 years old * History of spinal fusion surgery * History of low back pain with radicular pain * History of hip arthroscopy * History of inflammatory conditions, and other concurrent problems interfering with hip therapy (i.e., concurrent back/knee/foot/ankle/shoulder issues) * Patients currently taking TNF-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory conditions * History of prior knee osteotomy * Non-English speakers
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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