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 · NCT07108400 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: De Sire Alessandro
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus high-power laser therapyultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus sham" high-power laser therapy
What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Age range
18 Years to 85 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- 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.
Exclusion criteria
- Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24
- Concurrent treatment with an-ti-inflammatory drugs or rehabilitation therapies; Rheumatoid arthritis.
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro - Catanzaro, Italy
- University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro - Catanzaro, CZ, Italy