Using instrument-assisted therapy to treat Piriformis Syndrome
Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Management of Piriformis Syndrome
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06406023
This study tests if using special tools to massage and treat soft tissues can help people with Piriformis Syndrome feel less pain and improve their movement and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06406023 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) in managing pain, range of motion, disability, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome. The intervention involves specialized tools to manipulate soft tissues, aiming to enhance blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue repair. The study is particularly significant as it addresses a gap in research regarding IASTM applications for this condition in Pakistan.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are females aged 30-65 diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome experiencing pain due to non-discogenic sciatic nerve entrapment.
Not a fit: Patients with intrinsic etiologies, recent severe trauma, malignancies, or irreversible nerve damage may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and functional outcomes for patients with Piriformis Syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically on IASTM for Piriformis Syndrome, similar approaches have shown promise in treating related conditions like discogenic sciatica.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed patients of Piriformis syndrome. * Only females will be included in this study. * Participants aged 30-65 years. * Pain due to non-discogenic sciatic nerve entrapment in sub gluteal space. * Pain aggravated by prolonged sitting, lying, standing. * Positive FAIR test, Pace sign, Laseque sign, Beatty maneuver and Freiberg test. * Negative Kemp sign, Milgram's test, Bowstring test, Braggard test and Lasegue differential test. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with any Intrinsic Etiology such as Haemarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis or infection. * Patients with any recent severe trauma, fractures, subluxation or ligament injury. * Malignancy, Open wound Fracture, DVT, Compartment syndrome, Pregnancy. * Patients with irreversible nerve damage. * Patients with lumbar disc herniation or any disc pathology.
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province
- Railway General Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ramsha Tariq, Masters — Senior Lecturer
- Study coordinator: Neha Noor, Masters
- Email: nehanoor197@gmail.com
- Phone: 0334-5828241
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.
Conditions: Piriformis Syndrome