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One hands-on session may reset a misbehaving pelvic joint

NCT ID NCT06687148

Disease control Sponsor: Aveiro University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether one session of manual manipulation by an experienced physiotherapist can reduce pain and muscle tone changes in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of low back pain. Researchers will randomly assign 21 participants to receive real manipulation, a sham procedure, or no treatment, then measure pain and muscle stiffness before and after. The goal is to see if correcting the joint's movement can reverse the body-wide effects of the dysfunction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Manual manipulation of the sacroiliac joint by a physiotherapist
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to relieve pain and muscle tightness from sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The effect of manipulation may be short-lived or no better than a sham procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

21 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Exclusion Criteria: * Students of the Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy; * Individuals with neurological injuries: * Under the effect of local anesthetics; * Subject to another type of therapeutic intervention, during the intervention period.

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Conditions

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Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Sacroiliac dysfunction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aveiro University

    Aveiro, Aveiro District, 3810-193, Portugal

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