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The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.

Completed
Conditions
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT03720587
Lead Sponsor
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Brief Summary

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews.

Detailed Description

Greater Trochanteric Pain syndrome (GTPS) is a debilitating condition causing pain on the outside of the hip. There is growing evidence to suggest that psychological barriers to recovery are present in patients with peripheral pain. The experiences and beliefs of patients suffering with GTPS are unknown. This study aims to explore the experiences, beliefs and expectations of patients with GTPS, using semi-structured interviews to inform the development of interventions for evaluation in future research.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adults > 16
  • Able to speak and understand the English language
  • Patients seen in a Specialist Consultant lead clinic who have been given the diagnosis of lateral hip pain, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS), Trochanteric Bursitis or Gluteal Tendinopathy.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inflammatory conditions
  • Systemic / Infective disease
  • Previous diagnosis of Fibromyalgia or persistent multi-joint pain.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Framework Method of data analysis.10 months

A systematic approach to qualitative analysis specifically used when the objectives of a study are known, prior to analysis

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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