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
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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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CMH Medical College and IOD, Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54570, Pakistan
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