New Hands-On treatment may ease piriformis pain without drugs
NCT ID NCT05023005
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a gentle, hands-on technique called Strain-Counterstrain for people with pain from the piriformis muscle. Thirty adults with a tender spot in that muscle will receive a passive leg maneuver held for 90 seconds. Researchers will measure changes in pain threshold and daily function to see if this non-invasive approach provides relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Strain-Counterstrain manual therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to relieve piriformis pain and improve daily activities.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatment may not be more effective than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Loma Linda University Health
RECRUITINGLoma Linda, California, 92350, United States
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