PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
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Can a simple exam replace needles for piriformis diagnosis?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if common physical exams and diagnostic criteria can accurately identify piriformis syndrome, a cause of buttock pain. Researchers will enroll 75 adults with gluteal pain and compare exam results to an ultrasound-guided lidocaine injection into the piriform…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massage vs stretch: which eases piriformis pain better?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation—for treating piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in the buttock presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. Twenty-six adults aged 20 to 50 with …
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentle muscle moves may ease piriformis pain – which works best?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two muscle energy techniques—post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition—for treating piriformis syndrome, a condition causing buttock pain and limited movement. Researchers will enroll 42 adults aged 25-40 with confirmed piriformis syndrome and modera…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New injection technique may offer longer relief for piriformis pain
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for buttock pain caused by piriformis syndrome and related muscle pain. Researchers will use ultrasound to guide either a sugar-water injection or a dry needle into the affected area. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief o…
Matched conditions: PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC