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Which exercise works best for sacroiliac pain? a Head-to-Head trial

NCT ID NCT07716215

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two exercise approaches—core stability exercises and hip strengthening exercises—for people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of lower back and pelvic pain. The trial includes 22 adults aged 25 to 55 with chronic pain lasting over three months. Researchers will measure changes in pain, balance, posture, and daily function over four weeks of supervised exercise sessions.

What this could mean

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Active substance
core stability exercises and hip strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If one protocol proves superior, it could provide a clearer, more effective exercise approach for managing sacroiliac joint pain and improving function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 22 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Exercise adherence and individual differences could affect outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 22 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

25 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 25-55 years diagnosed with unilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction. * Patients having pain in the sacroiliac region for more than 3 months. * Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) score ≥ 5. * Patients with positive sacroiliac joint provocation tests (such as FABER test, compression test, distraction test, thigh thrust test, or sacral thrust test). * Individuals able to participate in exercise therapy and follow treatment instructions. Exclusion Criteria: * History of lumbar spine surgery or pelvic surgery. * Lumbar disc herniation or severe spinal pathology. * Inflammatory joint diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. * Neurological disorders affecting balance or proprioception. * Recent fracture or trauma of the spine or pelvis. * Pregnancy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National physiotherapy center

    RECRUITING

    Rawalpindi, Pakistan

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