Efficacy of a Combination of Ultrasound-guided Intra-articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid, High-power Laser Therapy and Rehabilitation on Functioning in Patients Affected by Hip Osteoarthritis.
Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Hip Osteoarthritis
In brief
High-power laser therapy (HPLT) is effective in treating musculoskeletal conditions, reducing pain and improving joint functionality. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to explore the effectiveness of a combination of HPLT, hyaluronic acid injections, and rehabilitation for patients with hip osteoarthritis.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07108400
- Run by
- De Sire Alessandro
- People needed
- 57
- Starts
- 2022-03-17
- Expected to finish
- 2025-12-12
- Last updated by the study team
- 2025-08-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age over 18 years
- Diagnosis of hip OA (stage ≤ 3 according to the Kellgren and Lawrence classification)
- Hip pain assessed with the Numeric Rating Scale ≥ 4
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m²
- Suspension of anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), opioids, corticosteroids, muscle relaxants or any other therapy that could interfere with the study assessments.
You may not qualify if…
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score < 24
- Concurrent treatment with an-ti-inflammatory drugs or rehabilitation therapies; Rheumatoid arthritis.
Where it is running
- University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro — Catanzaro, CZ, Italy (enrolling)
- University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro — Catanzaro, Italy (enrolling)
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