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Can simple exercises cure your 'Dead Butt'? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07576114

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two exercise approaches for dead butt syndrome, a condition where the gluteal muscles become inactive, causing pain and discomfort. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either gluteal activation exercises alone or combined with core strengthening. The trial will measure changes in pain, function, and fear of movement over 12 months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise therapy (gluteal muscle activation and core strengthening exercises)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that targeted exercises help relieve pain and improve function in people with dead butt syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not work for all cases of dead butt syndrome.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Dec 2025

Expected to finish

May 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks (subacute or chronic cases). * Sedentary to moderately active individuals (i.e., not involved in heavy gluteal-strengthening or core training for at least 3 months prior to the study). vParticipants will be diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome based on the presence of at least two out of three of the following criteria: * Self-reported dull ache, discomfort, or tightness in the gluteal region worsened with prolonged sitting or walking. * Positive Trendelenburg Test * ≤ 4/5 on the standard MRC grading scale Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period. * Diagnosed hip labral tears, piriformis syndrome, or sciatica unrelated to gluteal amnesia. * Degenerative or neurological conditions such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury. * History of significant spinal trauma or surgery in the past 12 months. * Engagement in regular physical exercise or participation in rehabilitation programs within the last 6 months.

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Conditions

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piriformis syndrome syndromic disease

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Syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Riphah University Islamabad

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, Pakistan

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