There is no scientific study in the literature regarding the use of shock wave therapy in hip osteoarthritis. In this study, we aim to investigate both the effectiveness of ESWT and which type of ESWT can be more effective in hip osteoarthritis.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
150
The ESWT device is product of Elettronica Pagani, Italy.
Volkan Şah
Van, Turkey (Türkiye)
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
patient's self-assessment of pain, in the range of 0 to 10, higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: at baseline.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
patient's self-assessment of pain, in the range of 0 to 10, higher scores mean a worse outcome
Time frame: 4 weeks after baseline.
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
patient's self-assessment of pain, in the range of 0 to 10, higher scores mean a worse outcome.
Time frame: 8 weeks after baseline.
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
24-item questionnaire for osteoarthritis, in the range of 0 to 96, higher scores mean a worse outcome
Time frame: at baseline.
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
24-item questionnaire for osteoarthritis, in the range of 0 to 96, higher scores mean a worse outcome
Time frame: 4 weeks after baseline.
Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC)
24-item questionnaire for osteoarthritis, in the range of 0 to 96, higher scores mean a worse outcome
Time frame: 8 weeks after baseline.
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