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Massage vs stretch: which eases piriformis pain better?

NCT ID NCT07661485

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two manual therapy techniques—myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation—for treating piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in the buttock presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain, numbness, and tingling. Twenty-six adults aged 20 to 50 with moderate to severe pain will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two techniques over four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and lower leg function to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Manual therapy techniques: myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation
What this could lead to
If one technique works better, it could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for piriformis syndrome pain and mobility.
What could go wrong
This is a very small trial (26 people) that hasn't started yet. Results may not apply to everyone, and the techniques may not differ in effectiveness.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 26 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Positive Lasegue sign * Positive FAIR test * Grade 1-3 tenderness on palpation of piriformis between sacrum and greater trochanter of femur * 4 or more pain intensity on the VAS scale Exclusion Criteria: * Lower extremity injuries including ligament, tendon injuries, muscle strains as well as nerve injuries * Systemic diseases including tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease as well as chronic inflammatory conditions * Congenital deformities including hip dysplasia, limb length discrepancy, scoliosis and congenital pelvic asymmetry * Cognitive issues including dementia, severe depression and severe psychotic disorders * Lumbar Radiculopathy * SIJ Dysfunction * Lower Extremity Fractures * Pregnancy * Malignancy

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Conditions

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Musculoskeletal Abnormalities piriformis syndrome radiculopathy sciatica

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Musculoskeletal abnormalities Piriformis syndrome Sciatica

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  • The University of Faisalabad

    Faisalābad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

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