Coccygodynia
MONDO:0022792A rare pain disorder characterized by pain in and around the coccyx (tailbone). Although various causes have been described for the condition, the more common causes are direct falls and injury.
Also known as: coccydynia
36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Coccygodynia itself.
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Tailbone pain showdown: Hands-On therapy or nerve block?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares two treatments for chronic tailbone pain (coccydynia): osteopathic manual therapy (a hands-on approach) and a nerve block injection. Researchers will enroll 100 adults who have had tailbone pain for at least 3 months and have not gotten relief from other treat…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special chair foams aim to take the pain out of sitting
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether chairs with special foam materials and shapes can reduce tailbone pain and improve comfort for people with coccydynia. About 42 adults who sit at desks 5-6 hours daily will use the chairs for one week. Researchers will measure pressure distribution, pain …
Sponsor: KTO Karatay University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hands-On therapy vs. injection: which eases tailbone pain best?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two treatments for chronic tailbone pain (coccygodynia) in 100 adults. One group received osteopathic manual therapy—gentle hands-on techniques to mobilize the tailbone and relax muscles—over 6 weeks. The other group got a nerve block injection guided by X-ray. …
Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Sugar water shots ease stubborn tailbone pain, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether injecting a dextrose (sugar) solution into the ligaments around the tailbone can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-lasting coccydynia (tailbone pain). Researchers reviewed records of 50 adults who received 3-6 injections over …
Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple exercises may soothe Post-Colonoscopy tailbone pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis 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 th…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Tailbone pain relief? simple reflex technique shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a gentle hands-on technique called Primal Reflex Release for people with tailbone pain after a colonoscopy. 46 adults received either the reflex technique or standard physiotherapy. Researchers measured pain, movement, and quality of life to see if the new appro…
Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study pits two Pain-Blocking procedures against each other for tailbone sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two different ways to treat long-lasting tailbone pain using heat from a needle (radiofrequency ablation). Fifty adults who had not gotten better with standard treatments were randomly assigned to one of two procedures. The goal was to see which method provided …
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New questionnaire may help assess tailbone pain in new mothers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study of 292 women looked at tailbone pain (coccydynia) after childbirth. Researchers used the Paris Questionnaire to measure pain and compared it with quality-of-life and functional scores. The goal was to see if this simple questionnaire could help doctors better…
Sponsor: KTO Karatay University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC