Could a needle in the buttock ease chronic pelvic pain?
NCT ID NCT07550933
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether dry needling of a ligament in the pelvis can reduce pain and disability in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Sixty adults aged 40-65 will receive either real or sham dry needling plus standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if this technique improves pain, movement, and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dry needling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to ease pain and improve movement for people with sacroiliac joint problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The treatment is novel and may not provide more benefit than sham needling or standard physical therapy.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CMH Medical College and IOD, Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54570, Pakistan
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