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Piriformis syndrome
MONDO:0043320A condition referring to irritation or compression of the proximal sciatic nerve, secondary to contraction of the piriformis muscle. It results in pain in the hip or the back of the leg mimicking disk-related sciatica.
Also known as: piriformis muscle syndrome, piriformis syndrome, Pseudosciatica, deep gluteal syndrome, hip socket neuropathy, muscle syndrome, piriformis, muscle syndromes, piriformis, pelvic outlet syndrome
31 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can remote rehab beat home workouts for piriformis pain?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two exercise programs—asynchronous telerehabilitation (remote guidance) and a standard home exercise plan—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock and leg pain. About 46 adults aged 18-45 with confirmed diagnosis will participate. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Massage showdown: which therapy eases piriformis pain best?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two types of hands-on therapy—Stecco Fascial Manipulation and Rolfing Structural Integration—for people with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and leg pain. Forty-two adults aged 25 to 45 with at least four weeks of pain will receive four we…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Danyal Ahmad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Simple stretches may ease piriformis pain: new study
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding dynamic stretching to foam rolling helps people with piriformis syndrome more than foam rolling alone. Forty adults aged 35–50 with buttock pain will do either foam rolling or foam rolling plus dynamic stretches for several weeks. Researchers wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Flat feet may be tied to a common cause of hip pain, study suggests
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people with flat feet (pes planus) are more likely to have piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes pain in the hip and lower back. Researchers will compare foot posture and pain in adults aged 18-65 who have piriformis syndrome with those who do n…
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapped nerves: study planned to boost recovery after surgery — but never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if giving a short, mild electrical stimulation to compressed nerves during surgery could speed up recovery of strength and function. It planned to include people with nerve compression in the spine or limbs who were already scheduled for decompressi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC