Clinical trials: Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Piriformis Syndrome
Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome
To compare the combined effects of foam rolling and dynamic stretching in patients with piriformis syndrome. 1. Warm-Up (2-3 minutes) Objective: Increase blood flow and prepare muscles for stretching.
- Trial name
- NCT07278193
- Testing
- Group A (Foam Rolling), Group B (Foam rolling and Dynamic Stretching)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Piriformis Syndrome
Effects of Fascial Distortion Model With and Without Neuromuscular Inhibition in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
The aim of study will be to find the effects of fascial distortion model (FDM) with and without the Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) in piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05404607
- Testing
- Fascial distortion method with neuromuscular inhibition technique, Fascial distortion method
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Syndrome
Soft Tissue Techniques in Piriformis Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of active release technique and post isometric relaxation in patients with piriformis syndrome on pain, hip internal rotation range of motion and functional disability.
- Trial name
- NCT04842656
- Testing
- Post isometric relaxation, Active release technique alongwith conventional treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Syndrome
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus PNF Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome
A 12-month randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore, with 40 athletes (18-35 years) randomly allocated to IASTM (n=20) or PNF (n=20) groups.
- Trial name
- NCT07090356
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Piriformis and Gluteal Muscle Thickness in Patients With Unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
This study aims to evaluate muscle thickness in patients with unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome using ultrasonography and to compare these findings with healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, Deep Gluteal Syndrome, Gluteal Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07510763
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain
Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Active Isolated Stretch In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and active isolated stretch (AIS) techniques on reducing pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing functional disability in…
- Conditions
- Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Hip Joint
- Trial name
- NCT07526012
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation, Active Isolated Stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06755125
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparasion of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome
To compare the effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06460675
- Testing
- Autogenic Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique, Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome, Dry Needling
Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling Therapy and Exercise in Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Piriformis muscle syndrome (PMS) is a neuromuscular disorder that can cause symptoms of hip joint motion limitation, buttock pain and tenderness, and numbness radiating to the back of the thigh due to compression or irritation of…
- Conditions
- Piriformis Muscle Syndrome, Dry Needling, Ultrasonography, Ultrasound Guided Dry Needling
- Trial name
- NCT05962515
- Testing
- ultrasound guided dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Tepecik Training and Research Hospital
Bursa; Tuberculous, Hip Bursitis
Trochanteric Bursal Repair After a Total Hip Replacement - Are There Benefits During the First 90 Days
During total hip arthroplasty surgery, the trochanteric bursa is routinely excised. This anatomical structure, which functions as a soft tissue barrier, is generally recommended for removal as it facilitates the surgical…
- Conditions
- Bursa; Tuberculous, Hip Bursitis, Deep Gluteal Syndrome, Hip Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06553508
- Testing
- Trochanteric bursa repaired, Trochanteric bursa unrepaired
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Wallet Sciatica
Post Facilitation Stretch Versus Active Isolated Stretching Along With Deep Friction Massage in Wallet Sciatica.
To compare the effects of post facilitation stretch and active isolated stretch along with deep friction massage on pain pressure threshold of trigger points, disability, muscle length, and hip joint range of motion in wallet…
- Trial name
- NCT05058820
- Testing
- Post Facilitation stretch, Active Isolated Stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Versus Placebo on Pain and Health Related Quality of Life of Patients With Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Piriformis muscle syndrome (PMS) is characterized by symptoms caused by compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle as it exits the sciatic notch.
- Trial name
- PiriTox (NCT07624045)
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin - A injections
- Where
- 7 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Piriformis Syndrome
Ultrasound-guided vs. Blinded Dry Needling for Piriformis Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus blinded dry needling for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05882799
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided dry needling, Blinded dry needling
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
Piriformis Syndrome
Sacroiliac Joint Manipulation Effect in Chronic Piriformis Syndrome.
The objective of the study was to determine the effects of sacroiliac joint thrust manipulation on pain, pain pressure threshold, piriformis length and straight leg raise, in chronic piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04603703
- Testing
- HVLAT Manipulation, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparative Presence of Piriformis Syndrome in Patients With Lumbar Disc Bulging and Protrusion
Clinicians consider lumbar disc herniation more prominently in the differential diagnosis than piriformis syndrome, as it is the most common cause of sciatica, and this canalizes them to overlook that the sciatic nerve may be…
- Trial name
- NCT06435169
- Testing
- Lasegue's, Freiberg's and, FAIR (Flexion Adduction Internal Rotation) tests.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Yuzuncu Yil University
Piriformis Syndrome, Gluteus Maximus Myofascial Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection for Gluteal Myofascial Pain in Piriformis Syndrome: A Prospective Study
This randomized, double-blind prospective trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided interfascial hydrodissection using 10% dextrose is more effective than dry needling in treating gluteal myofascial pain coexisting with…
- Trial name
- NCT07326982
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection, Ultrasound-Guided Gluteus Maximus Dry Needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Piriformis Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities
Comparing Two Soft Tissues Technique on Piriformis Syndrome Patients
Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular condition with symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling tracing the route of the sciatic nerve, due to the nerve impingement by the piriformis muscle.
- Conditions
- Piriformis Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities, Sciatica
- Trial name
- MPR-PIR (NCT07661485)
- Testing
- Myofascial Release, Post Isometric Relaxation
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Piriformis Syndrome
Comparative Effects of PIR and PFS on Pain, Hip ROM, and Disability in Piriformis Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of Post-Isometric Relaxation (PIR) and Post-Facilitation Stretching (PFS) for managing pain, improving hip abduction and internal rotation, and enhancing functional…
- Trial name
- PIR-PFS RCT (NCT07255053)
- Testing
- Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR), Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Sciatica, Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of the Sciatic Nerve in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis syndrome (PS) is defined as a neuropathy of entrapment resulting from compression and irritation of the sciatic nerve at the level of the piriformis muscle (PM) at the pelvic outlet, causing sciatica radiating to the…
- Trial name
- Sciatica (NCT06783439)
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa