Simple exercises may soothe Post-Colonoscopy tailbone pain

NCT ID NCT07438678

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

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a type of physical therapy called Maitland mobilization, combined with exercises, can help people with tailbone pain after a colonoscopy. 42 adults with this condition were split into two groups: one received standard care (heat and stretches), and the other received the mobilization plus exercises. The goal was to see if the new approach reduced pain, improved movement, and boosted quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Maitland mobilization and lumbopelvic coordination exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug therapy for tailbone pain after colonoscopy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is a physical therapy technique, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coccygodynia Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COCCYDYNIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ali Rehabilitation and Pain relieve center Multan

Multan Khurd, Punjab Province, 60810, Pakistan

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