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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.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 85 YearsAllDe Sire Alessandro
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Diagnosis of hip OA (stage โ‰ค 3 according to the Kellgren and Lawrence classification) * Hip pain assessed with the Numeric Rating Scale โ‰ฅ 4 * Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/mยฒ * 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.
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What it tests

  • ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus high-power laser therapy
  • ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus sham" high-power laser therapy
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Where

2 sites
University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy
University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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