Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
GTPS, Gluteal tendinopathy, Lateral hip pain, Trochanteric bursitis
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.
Interventions
OTHERSemi-structured interviews
Semi-struuctured telephone interviews
Sponsors
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
16 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed