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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.
Sponsor: De Sire Alessandro
Summary
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.
Official title: 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: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
57
Start Date
2022-03-17
Completion Date
2025-12-12
Last Updated
2025-08-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus high-power laser therapy
Received two ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid into the coxo-femoral joint, 10 sessions of physical therapy specifically targeting hip OA (5 sessions/week for two weeks) lasting 45 minutes, and 10 sessions of active high-power laser therapy using a diode laser.
ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid plus sham" high-power laser therapy
Received two ultrasound-guided injections of hyaluronic acid into the coxo-femoral joint, 10 sessions of physical therapy specifically targeting hip OA (5 sessions/week for two weeks) lasting 45 minutes, and 10 sessions of "sham" high-power laser therapy using a diode laser, due to the presence of a light pointer and an acoustic signal of the device, which made it impossible to distinguish the active treatment from the sim-ulated one.
Locations (2)
University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, CZ, Italy
University "Magna Graecia "of Catanzaro
Catanzaro, Italy