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Hands-On therapy showdown: which technique eases pelvic joint pain best?

NCT ID NCT07310368

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested two manual therapy methods—myofascial release and joint mobilization—in 42 women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of low back pain. Both techniques were added to a standard exercise and ultrasound program over six weeks. Researchers measured pain, balance, spinal mobility, and disability to see which approach works better.

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Active substance
manual therapy (myofascial release and joint mobilization)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which manual therapy technique works best for reducing pain and improving mobility in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 42 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The differences between techniques may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

47 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years. Clinical diagnosis of sacroiliac joint dysfunction according to the criteria of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Pain localized to the sacroiliac joint region, with or without radiation to the hip, groin, or lower extremities. Positive findings in at least three of five sacroiliac joint provocation tests: Vorlauf test, Gillet test, irritation point tenderness, posterior shear test, and compression test. Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Visual Analog Scale. Voluntary participation and provision of written informed consent. --Exclusion Criteria History of surgery involving the spine, pelvis, or lower extremities. Lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis, or acute hip joint pathology. Piriformis syndrome or low back or hip pain originating from a condition other than sacroiliac joint dysfunction. Central or peripheral neurological disease or progressive neurological deficit. Rheumatological disease, including rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis. Pregnancy or a severe systemic condition that could interfere with participation.

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  • Kirşehir Ahi Evran University

    Center, Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye)

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