The Experiences of Patients With Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
Name Time Method 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
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
🇬🇧Birmingham, United Kingdom