The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

September 7, 2023 updated by: The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United Kingdom
      • Birmingham, United Kingdom
        • The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years and older (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Study participants will be identified from Orthopaedic clinic lists and the Outpatient Physiotherapy waiting list at a single, elective Orthopaedic NHS Trust. Patients will have been assessed in a Specialist Consultant lead clinic by and been given one of the following diagnoses:

  1. Lateral Hip pain
  2. Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
  3. Trochanteric bursitis.
  4. Gluteal tendinopathy

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
10 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

December 1, 2018

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 12, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

April 12, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 24, 2018

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 24, 2018

First Posted (Actual)

October 25, 2018

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 8, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 7, 2023

Last Verified

October 1, 2018

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ROH18ORTH15

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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