Hands-On therapy showdown: which technique eases pelvic joint pain best?
NCT ID NCT07310368
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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47 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kirşehir Ahi Evran University
Center, Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye)
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