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NCT Number: NCT03720587

The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews.

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Key information

Conditions

Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Birmingham, United Kingdom

About this study

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. There is growing evidence to suggest that psychological barriers to recovery are present in patients with peripheral pain. The experiences and beliefs of patients suffering with GTPS are unknown. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews to inform the development of interventions for evaluation in future research.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Adults > 16
  • Able to speak and understand the English language
  • Patients seen in a Specialist Consultant lead clinic who have been given the diagnosis of lateral hip pain, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), Trochanteric Bursitis or Gluteal Tendinopathy.

Exclusion criteria

  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Systemic / Infective disease
  • Previous diagnosis of Fibromyalgia or persistent multi-joint pain.

Treatment and study plan

semi-structured interviews

Other

Semi-struuctured telephone interviews

Primary outcomes

  1. Framework Method of data analysis.

    Time frame: 10 months

    A systematic approach to qualitative analysis specifically used when the objectives of a study are known, prior to analysis

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Oct 25, 2018
Registry last updated
Sep 8, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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