Self-management versus usual care for greater trochanteric pain syndrome (the HIPS trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a common and disabling condition characterised by lateral hip pain. The condition often persists for several months, and there is low evidence for any superior treatment. The aim of this study protocol is to describe a randomised controlled trial (RCT) investigating the effectiveness of a self-management programme versus usual care for patients with GTPS.

Methods and analysis

The study is designed as an observer-blinded, parallel group, superiority RCTcomparing a self-management programme (n=55) with usual care (n=55). Eligible patients with GTPS will be included based on reproduction of pain on palpation in the greater trochanteric region and at least one positive clinical provocation test. The self-management progra

SUBMITTER: Morin Melas T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11973791 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature