Sacroiliac DysfunctionNCT07484503
Effectiveness of Combined Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises in SIJ Dysfunction
A study testing Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises and Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only in people with Sacroiliac Dysfunction, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- What is being tested?
- Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises and Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 44 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 26 Mar 2026to 10 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Bilateral SIJ pain for >3 months
- Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS
- ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster)
- Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program
Who cannot join
- Low back pain of other origin
- Pregnancy
- Recent spinal surgery
- Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA)
- Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months
- Known allergies to kinesiotape or skin conditions
- History of fractures or trauma
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Read the detailed description
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) is a recognized cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 15-30% of cases. It results from abnormal joint mechanics, instability, or restricted motion, and often presents with persistent pain radiating to the gluteal or thigh region. Women are more predisposed due to increased joint mobility, hormonal changes, and biomechanical stress during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Being tested
- Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises, Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only
- Keywords
- kinesiotaping, core stability exercises, fear-avoidance beliefs
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesiotapping and Core Stability ExercisesOther
Kinesiotaping Protocol:
I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks.
Core Stability Exercises:
Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)
Core Stability Exercises (CSE) onlyOther
Core Stability Exercises:
Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises | Experimental | I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks.
Core Stability Exercises:
Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) Receives: Other: Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises |
| Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only | Other | Core Stability Exercises:
Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) Receives: Other: Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Description: The NPRS is a simple, quick, and widely used tool in both clinical and research settings for musculoskeletal pain conditions. It demonstrates excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.79 to 0.96
Measured: 6th week.
Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI)
Description: The MODI is a widely used and validated tool for assessing disability related to low back and pelvic girdle disorders. It has demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.88 to 0.97
Measured: 6 weeks
Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)
The FABQ assesses patient beliefs with regard to the effect of physical activity and work on their Low Back Pain. It exhibits excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.82
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2026
- Study start26 Mar 2026
- Primary completion2 Jun 2026
- Study completion10 Jun 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sacroiliac DysfunctionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Maria khalid, MSOMPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07484503
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Rimsha Nadeem REC/02273
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 16 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 26 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07484503
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Rimsha Nadeem REC/02273
- Conditions
- Sacroiliac Dysfunction
- Keywords
- kinesiotaping, core stability exercises, fear-avoidance beliefs
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 44 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 26 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jun 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 20 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Detailed description
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) is a recognized cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 15-30% of cases. It results from abnormal joint mechanics, instability, or restricted motion, and often presents with persistent pain radiating to the gluteal or thigh region. Women are more predisposed due to increased joint mobility, hormonal changes, and biomechanical stress during pregnancy.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises | Experimental | Other: Kinesiotapping and Core Stability ExercisesI-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks. Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) |
| Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only | Other | Other: Core Stability Exercises (CSE) onlyCore Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Bilateral SIJ pain for >3 months
- Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS
- ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster)
- Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Low back pain of other origin
- Pregnancy
- Recent spinal surgery
- Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA)
- Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiotapping and Core Stability ExercisesKinesiotaping Protocol: I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks. Core Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) | Other | Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises |
| Core Stability Exercises (CSE) onlyCore Stability Exercises: Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps) | Other | Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Time frame: 6th week.
Description: The NPRS is a simple, quick, and widely used tool in both clinical and research settings for musculoskeletal pain conditions. It demonstrates excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.79 to 0.96
Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI)
Time frame: 6 weeks
Description: The MODI is a widely used and validated tool for assessing disability related to low back and pelvic girdle disorders. It has demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.88 to 0.97
Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)
Time frame: 6 weeks
The FABQ assesses patient beliefs with regard to the effect of physical activity and work on their Low Back Pain. It exhibits excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.82
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Maria khalid, MSOMPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises and Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only in people with Sacroiliac Dysfunction, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) (time frame: 6th week.). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Aug 2026.