NCT07025434

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to objectively assess the effects of hip bump manipulation (HBM) on a healthy population aged 18-45 years. We hypothesize that the HBM will improve hip internal rotation passive range of motion, improve the strength of the hip external rotators, decrease compensatory motions in hip flexion during active range of motion, and improve bipodal landing mechanics. Human participants will be analyzed to determine whether the manipulation produces the intended clinical outcomes. While clinicians commonly use this technique, its effectiveness has yet to be substantiated through research. This technique is a high velocity low amplitude thrust to the greater trochanter which theorizes the quick stretch of the external rotator muscles and may improve a malpositioned femoral head within the acetabulum. These improvements may positively affect functional movements such as bipodal landing.

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Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 9, 2025

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 17, 2025

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 20, 2025

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2026

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

May 1, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

October 14, 2025

Status Verified

October 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

June 9, 2025

Last Update Submit

October 9, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Hip Bump ManipulationUnrestrained Femoral Internal RotationUFIRHVLAT

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

  • Hip External Rotation Strength

    Measured with ActivForce Handheld Dynamometry. 3 trials for an average Mean Voluntary Isometric Contraction

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

  • Hip Internal Rotation Range of Motion

    Hip Internal rotation measured in a seat position 90/90 position. Measured with IPhone Digital Goniometry. 3 trials with a calculated average

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

  • Hip EMG Muscle Activation

    Delsys Trigno Wireless System will be used to monitor changes in muscle activation between the Tensor Fascia Latae, Gluteus Medius, and Gluteus Maximus. During seated isometric external rotation contraction and bipodal landing. EMG will be retrieved on the 2nd attempt out of 3 trials.

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

  • Bipodal Landing

    Kinvent K-Delta Force Plates used to measure changes in bipodal landing mechanics including force distribution, time to stabilization, etc. 3 trials will be conducted to present average values

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Hip Deviation with Active Assisted Hip Flexion Range of Motion

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

  • Hip External Rotation Range of Motion

    "From pre-intervention to post-intervention within a single session lasting approximately 20 minutes."

Study Arms (2)

Group A: Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Hip Bump Manipulation (UFIR)

Procedure: Hip Bump Manipulation

Group B: Control

SHAM COMPARATOR

Iliac Crest Bump Sham Manipulation

Procedure: Sham (No Treatment)

Interventions

This technique is a high velocity low amplitude thrust (HVLAT) directly posterior to the greater trochanter which theorizes the quick stretch of the external rotator muscles and may improve a malpositioned femoral head within the acetabulum.

Also known as: UFIR, Unrestrained Femoral Internal Rotation
Group A: Intervention

Iliac Crest Sham Manipulation

Group B: Control

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexall(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Healthy individuals
  • Aged 18-45 years old

You may not qualify if:

  • Diagnosed demoroacetabular labral tear
  • Diagnosed osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Current or recent (within the past 6 months) low back pain
  • Hip or pelvic pain
  • Lower extremity injury within the past six months
  • Diagnosed scoliosis
  • History of surgery involving the femoroacetabular joint (FAJ)
  • Known allergic reaction to adhesive or shaving cream used for EMG placement

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, New York, 10962, United States

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

  • van Melick N, Meddeler BM, Hoogeboom TJ, Nijhuis-van der Sanden MWG, van Cingel REH. How to determine leg dominance: The agreement between self-reported and observed performance in healthy adults. PLoS One. 2017 Dec 29;12(12):e0189876. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0189876. eCollection 2017.

    PMID: 29287067BACKGROUND
  • Kazemi M, Leguard SH, Lilja S, Mahaise S. A clinical crossover trial of the effect of manipulative therapy on pain and passive and active range of motion of the painful hip. J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2021 Dec;65(3):318-329.

    PMID: 35197646BACKGROUND
  • Bazett-Jones DM, Tylinksi T, Krstic J, Stromquist A, Sparks J. PEAK HIP MUSCLE TORQUE MEASUREMENTS ARE INFLUENCED BY SAGITTAL PLANE HIP POSITION. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2017 Aug;12(4):535-542.

    PMID: 28900559BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

salicylhydroxamic acid

Study Officials

  • Ayse Edeer, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

    Dominican University New York

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Karl Rusch, B.S., DSc, DPT

CONTACT

Stephen Rodriguez, B.S., DSc, MPS PT, DPT

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Two-Arm Parallel Group Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Group A: Intervention Group B: Control (Sham)
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 9, 2025

First Posted

June 17, 2025

Study Start

June 20, 2025

Primary Completion

March 1, 2026

Study Completion

May 1, 2026

Last Updated

October 14, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-10

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