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ESWT vs Conventional Physical Therapy in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) with conventional physical therapy in patients with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). GTPS is a common cause of lateral hip pain, often related to gluteal tendinopathy rather than trochanteric bursitis. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: ESWT or conventional physical therapy (TENS, hot pack, ultrasound). Pain (VAS), hip function (Harris Hip Score), lower limb function (LEFS), and global improvement will be evaluated at baseline, week 3, and week 12. The purpose of this study is to determine which treatment provides greater pain relief and functional improvement.
Official title: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Effectiveness of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-12-01
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2026-01-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
ESWT applied with Elmed Vibrolith Ortho device at 15 Hz, 3 bar, 2000 pulses, 5 sessions over 3 weeks.
TENS; Hot Pack; Ultrasound
10 sessions of TENS (20 min), hot pack (20 min), and continuous ultrasound (1.5 W/cm², 5 min).
Locations (1)
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)