Gentle muscle moves may ease piriformis pain – which works best?
NCT ID NCT07646314
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 moderate to severe pain. The goal is to see which technique better reduces pain, improves range of motion, and boosts 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
- muscle energy techniques (post-isometric relaxation and reciprocal inhibition)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which muscle energy technique works better for easing pain and improving movement in piriformis syndrome.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual therapies, not a cure, and benefits may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ghurki Hospital Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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