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

NCT ID NCT07645170

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Faisalabad Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two hands-on therapy techniques for sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of lower back and buttock pain. Thirty-four adults aged 20 to 40 will receive either strain counter-strain (a gentle positioning method) or Maitland mobilization (a joint oscillation technique) three times a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain and daily function before and after treatment to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
manual therapy techniques (strain counter-strain and Maitland mobilization)
What this could lead to
If successful, this study could show which manual therapy technique is more effective for easing sacroiliac joint pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual and rely on therapist skill, which can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 20 to 40 years, including both males and females * Pain at the level of the sacroiliac joint region below L5 and radiating to the buttocks or back of thigh * Pain duration of 8 weeks or longer * Baseline pain intensity of 3 or greater on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale * Modified Oswestry Disability Index score of at least 30 percent * At least 3 positive provocation tests out of 5: Gaenslen test, distraction test, compression test, thigh thrust test, and sacral thrust test * Willing and able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age below 19 years or above 40 years * Recent lumbar or hip surgery within the past 6 months * Lumbar or pelvic fracture * Infectious conditions including bone tumors, nerve root irritation, and tuberculosis of the spine or hip * Pre-diagnosed inflammatory joint diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis * Any condition that contraindicates manual therapy * Pregnancy (if applicable - you may want to add this, as SIJ pain is common in pregnancy but manual therapy protocols may differ) * Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent

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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

Contacts and locations

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  • The University of Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 3800, Pakistan

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