New injection method may ease piriformis pain better than needling

NCT ID NCT07326982

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study compares two treatments for buttock pain caused by piriformis syndrome and related muscle pain. One group receives an ultrasound-guided injection of a sugar-water solution (hydrodissection), while the other gets dry needling. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief over three months. The trial plans to enroll 42 adults aged 18 to 75.

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Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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