Autogenic vs. Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques for SI Joint Dysfunction

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares two therapy approaches—autogenic inhibition and reciprocal inhibition—delivered over 12 sessions in 3 weeks. Participants have chronic low back pain due to sacroiliac joint dysfunction and will receive either autogenic inhibition of specific hip and back muscles with core stabilization, or reciprocal inhibition of those muscles with standard care. Both groups also receive conventional therapy and core stability exercises, with sessions including TENS and hot packs. Outcomes focus on pain, functional disability, and gait, using predefined clinical tests to confirm eligibility. The trial is conducted at Foundation University Islamabad with a single lead sponsor and no listed collaborators.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients having low back pain greater than 4 weeks
* Patients with positive gaenslen's test, thigh thurst test, standing flexion test, sacral compression and distraction test.
* Patients not having any other condition that can affect gait
* 25-45 years
* Both males and females

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients having nonspecific low back
* Patients with lumbosacral fusion
* Patients with any neurological condition
* Patients with history of trauma of spine
* Patients with any other lumbar spine condition (lumbar radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, inflammatory arthritis)
* Patients with any hip joint pathology
* Patients using any assistive device

Where it's running

• Foundation University College of Physical Therapy
  Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Fajar Sajjad, DPT — Foundation University Islamabad
• Study coordinator: Fajar Sajjad, DPT
• Email: fajarsajjad1999@gmail.com
• Phone: 0331-5817637

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.