Effects of ultrasound-guided ozone and lidocaine injections for piriformis syndrome
The Effects of Ultrasound Guided Ozone and Lidocaine Injections on Pain, Functional Level and Posture in Piriformis Syndrome
This study tests whether injections of ozone or lidocaine can help relieve pain and improve function in people with piriformis syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06130618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided injections of ozone and lidocaine in patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome, a condition characterized by sciatic nerve compression. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either ozone or lidocaine injections, with their pain levels and functional abilities assessed at multiple time points. The study aims to evaluate pain relief and functional improvement through various measurement scales and posture analysis. A total of 28 patients will participate, with 14 in each treatment group.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with posterior thigh pain diagnosed as piriformis syndrome and a pain level of 5 or higher on a visual analog scale.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of lumbar discopathy, significant obesity, or those who have had recent corticosteroid injections may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide significant pain relief and improved function for patients suffering from piriformis syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of ozone and lidocaine injections is novel, similar injection therapies have shown promise in treating other forms of nerve-related pain.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over 18 years of age * Patients with pain in the posterior aspect of the thigh and diagnosed with piriformis through physical examination and special tests * Knowing how to read and write Turkish * Patients with visual analog scale ≥5 Exclusion Criteria: * Those with a history of lumbar discopathy or a history of discopathy surgery * BMI over ≥ 30 * Having had a corticosteroid injection within the last 3 months * Presence of neurological deficit in the lower extremity * Having a history of previous hip surgery * Having progressive or non-progressive central and peripheral nervous system disease, * Patients in pregnancy and lactation * Use of anticoagulants
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bilge Kesikburun, Ass. Prof — Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
- Study coordinator: Bilge Kesikburun, Ass. Prof
- Email: drbilgekb@gmail.com
- Phone: 0312 552 60 00
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.