Efficacy of an Exercise Program for Patients With Femoro-acetabular Impingement

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byPaul Beaule, MD, FRCSC

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

No Placebo Group

Approved in 1 Jurisdiction

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to examine whether using an exercise regime on people with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) can help reduce pain and improve function. Also, it examines whether the exercise regime will help prevent the worsening of hip cartilage deterioration.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) who have experienced groin pain for at least three months, feel more pain when their hip rotates, and have specific signs of FAI on imaging tests like an alpha angle over 60 degrees and a labral tear visible on MRI. Their condition should not be too advanced as indicated by a Tonnis grade of 0 or 1.

Inclusion Criteria

Your alpha angle is more than 60 degrees in the imaging test.

I have been diagnosed with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement.

I have had groin pain for at least 3 months.

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Participant Groups

The study is testing the effectiveness of an exercise program designed specifically for patients with FAI. It aims to see if this program can reduce their pain, improve how well they move and function, and possibly slow down any worsening of hip cartilage damage.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Exercise GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The group who will exercise to manage pain.

Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention

The group who will not take part in any exercises and only have to do assessments.