Comparison Between Transarterial Musculoskeletal Embolization and Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection for the Treatment of Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Recruiting now · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Trochanteric Syndrome
In brief
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a common cause of lateral hip pain that can significantly affect daily activities and quality of life. Standard treatments include physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and local injections, but many patients continue to experience persistent symptoms. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare two minimally invasive treatment options for GTPS: transarterial musculoskeletal embolization (TAME) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either TAME or PRP. The main goal of the study is to evaluate which treatment is more effective in reducing pain. Secondary goals include comparing functional improvement, quality of life, and safety between the two treatments. Pain and functional outcomes will be assessed at baseline and during follow-up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months after treatment. This study seeks to provide evidence on the effectiveness and safety of TAME compared with PRP injection for patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07396246
- Run by
- Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave, EPE
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2026-01-05
- Expected to finish
- 2027-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Diagnosis of GTPS confirmed by clinical and imaging assessments
- Persistent symptoms despite at least 3 months of conservative treatment (e.g., physical therapy, NSAIDs)
- Willingness to participate and provide informed consent
- Availability for follow-up assessments at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-treatment
You may not qualify if…
- Prior hip surgery or other interventions (e.g., joint replacement, prior PRP injections or embolization)
- Severe osteoarthritis (Tonnis III)
- Active lumbar radiculopathy with pain, numbness, or weakness in a dermatomal distribution
- Contraindications for PRP injections (e.g., active infection, coagulopathy, antiplatelet or anticoagulation therapy,
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Severe comorbidities that would interfere with participation
- Active cancer or other malignancies
Where it is running
- Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave — Guimarães, Portugal (enrolling)
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