[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"health-studies-list:{\"conditionNormalized\":\"piriformis-syndrome\",\"overallStatus\":[\"RECRUITING\",\"AVAILABLE\",\"NOT_YET_RECRUITING\"],\"orderBy\":\"LastUpdateSubmitDate:desc\",\"size\":25,\"offset\":0}":3,"health-study-condition:piriformis-syndrome":28},{"pageToken":4,"total":5,"offset":6,"count":5,"results":7},null,12,0,[8,49,77,100,125,153,177,197,218,246,264,282],{"id":9,"slug":10,"hasResults":11,"nctId":12,"briefTitle":13,"officialTitle":14,"acronym":15,"eligibilityCriteria":16,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":20,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":24,"briefSummary":26,"conditions":27,"keywords":31,"overallStatus":37,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":38,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":39,"startDateStruct":42,"completionDateStruct":43,"leadSponsor":45,"locationsCount":48},"100641879","comparing-two-soft-tissues-technique-on-piriformis-syndrome-patients-100641879",false,"NCT07661485","Comparing Two Soft Tissues Technique on Piriformis Syndrome Patients","Effect of Myofascial Release as Compared to Post Isometric Relaxation in Improving Pain and Lower Extremity Function in Piriformis Syndrome","MPR-PIR","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Positive Lasegue sign\n* Positive FAIR test\n* Grade 1-3 tenderness on palpation of piriformis between sacrum and greater trochanter of femur\n* 4 or more pain intensity on the VAS scale\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Lower extremity injuries including ligament, tendon injuries, muscle strains as well as nerve injuries\n\n  * Systemic diseases including tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease as well as chronic inflammatory conditions\n  * Congenital deformities including hip dysplasia, limb length discrepancy, scoliosis and congenital pelvic asymmetry\n  * Cognitive issues including dementia, severe depression and severe psychotic disorders\n  * Lumbar Radiculopathy\n  * SIJ Dysfunction\n  * Lower Extremity Fractures\n  * Pregnancy\n  * Malignancy","ALL","20 Years","50 Years",{"count":21,"type":22},26,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[25],"NA","Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular condition with symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling tracing the route of the sciatic nerve, due to the nerve impingement by the piriformis muscle. Two common manual therapy techniques used to treat musculoskeletal conditions are myofascial release and post-isometric relaxation. The intent of the research is to evaluate the effects of myofascial release (MFR) as compared to post-isometric relaxation (PIR) in improving pain and lower extremity function in piriformis syndrome (LEFS). The study population involved 32 individuals aged between 20 to 50 years who will be randomly assigned to two groups; a group that received MFR and a group that received PIR. Both groups received the baseline treatment for four weeks. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be employed to gauge the amount of pain, while the LEFS was used to measure functional mobility",[28,29,30],"Piriformis Syndrome","Musculoskeletal Abnormalities","Sciatica",[32,33,34,35,36],"myofasical release","Post isometric relaxation","physiotherapy","Radiculopathy","Piriformis syndrome","NOT_YET_RECRUITING","2026-06-25",{"date":40,"type":41},"2026-06-30","ACTUAL",{"date":40,"type":22},{"date":44,"type":22},"2026-09-30",{"name":46,"class":47},"University of Faisalabad","OTHER",1,{"id":50,"slug":51,"hasResults":11,"nctId":52,"briefTitle":53,"officialTitle":54,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":55,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":56,"maxAge":57,"enrollmentInfo":58,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":60,"briefSummary":61,"conditions":62,"keywords":63,"overallStatus":37,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":68,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":69,"startDateStruct":71,"completionDateStruct":73,"leadSponsor":75,"locationsCount":48},"100642068","comparative-effects-of-post-isometric-relaxation-and-reciprocal-inhibition-techniques-inpiriformis-syndrome-100642068","NCT07646314","Comparative Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques inPiriformis Syndrome","Comparative Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques on Pain, ROM and Function in Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n\\- Piriformis syndrome clinically confirmed via special tests (e.g., FAIR test, Freiberg sign, Pace test)\n\n* Both gender male and female.\n* Age between 25 and 40 years.\n* Presence of antalgic gait due to pain.\n* Moderate to severe pain (e.g., NPRS score ≥ 4)\n* Voluntary consent to participate in the study.\n* Medically stable, no acute or unstable medical conditions that would interfere with participation.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Lumber disc herniation or radiculopathy confirmed by imaging or neurological signs\n\n  * History of hip or pelvis surgery.\n  * Other neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disorders e.g., stroke, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis\n  * Recent lower limb fracture or injury within the last 6 months.\n  * Pregnancy due to potential risks and altered biomechanics.\n  * Inability to follow instruction\n  * Ongoing physiotherapy or alternative treatments","25 Years","40 Years",{"count":59,"type":22},42,[25],"Piriformis Syndrome (PS) is a condition which is characterized by pain, numbness, and limited range of motion (ROM) due to compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle. It often leads to discomfort in the buttock region, radiating pain along the posterior thigh, and functional limitations in daily activities. Manual therapy techniques, particularly Muscle Energy Techniques (METs), have been widely used for the management of musculoskeletal dysfunctions, including piriformis syndrome.",[28],[64,65,66,67],"Piriformis","Pain","Disability","Manual Therapy","2026-06-08",{"date":70,"type":41},"2026-06-12",{"date":72,"type":22},"2026-06-17",{"date":74,"type":22},"2026-11-20",{"name":76,"class":47},"Riphah International University",{"id":78,"slug":79,"hasResults":11,"nctId":80,"briefTitle":81,"officialTitle":81,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":82,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":83,"enrollmentInfo":84,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":86,"briefSummary":87,"conditions":88,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":92,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":93,"startDateStruct":95,"completionDateStruct":96,"leadSponsor":98,"locationsCount":48},"100633386","comparative-effects-of-post-isometric-relaxation-versus-active-isolated-stretch-in-patients-with-piriformis-syndrome-100633386","NCT07526012","Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Active Isolated Stretch In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age between 20-55 years\n* Both genders\n* Buttock pain that may radiates to posterior thigh but not beyond the knee\n* Pain aggravated by sitting, climbing stairs or hip rotation.\n* Tenderness upon palpation over the sciatic foramen.\n* Positive FAIR test.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Malignancies\n* History of steroid therapy over 3 months\n* Rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis\n* Avascular necrosis of the femoral head\n* Osteoporosis\n* Fracture of the femur\n* Hip deformity","55 Years",{"count":85,"type":22},40,[25],"The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of post-isometric relaxation (PIR) and active isolated stretch (AIS) techniques on reducing pain, improving range of motion, and decreasing functional disability in individuals with piriformis syndrome. A total of 40 participants will be recruited, aged 20-55 yrs, with confirmed piriformis syndrome. Participants will be randomized into two equal groups. Group A (post isometric relaxation) and Group B (active isolated stretch). Both groups will receive Conventional Therapy (Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy).\n\nStudy variables include:\n\n* Independent Variable: Post Isometric Relaxation and Active Isolated Stretching.\n* Dependent Variables: Pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale), Functional Disability (assessed via Oswestry Disability Index), Range of Motion (assessed via Goniometer).\n* Control Variables: Age, Gender, BMI, Baseline Pain\u002F Disability Scores\u002FROM\n\nThe intervention will last 2 weeks with 6 sessions (3 sessions per week). Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 1, Pre-treatment) and Post every second session. Data will be analyzed to compare immediate and short-term effects of the two interventions.\n\nThis study aims to provide evidence for targeted manual therapy approaches in priformis syndrome, potentially guiding clinicians toward the most effective technique for pain reduction, improve ROM and decrease functional disability.",[28,89,90],"Low Back Pain","Hip Joint","RECRUITING","2026-05-18",{"date":94,"type":41},"2026-05-20",{"date":94,"type":22},{"date":97,"type":22},"2026-07-15",{"name":99,"class":47},"Foundation University Islamabad",{"id":101,"slug":102,"hasResults":11,"nctId":103,"briefTitle":104,"officialTitle":104,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":105,"healthyVolunteers":106,"sex":17,"minAge":107,"maxAge":108,"enrollmentInfo":109,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":111,"briefSummary":112,"conditions":113,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":116,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":117,"startDateStruct":119,"completionDateStruct":121,"leadSponsor":123,"locationsCount":48},"100441029","strain-counterstrain-treatment-of-piriformis-pain-100441029","NCT05023005","Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* 18 to 65 years of age\n* Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam\n\nExclusion criteria:\n\n* Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external rotation, on side of affected piriformis\n* Unable to lay prone\n* Non-English speaker\n* Inability to attend 2 sessions within the same month\n* Active cancer\n* Pregnant\n* Diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy\n* Greater than grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis\n* Presence of lumbar region Pars Defect\n* Receiving massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, osteopathic treatments during study period.",true,"18 Years","65 Years",{"count":110,"type":22},30,[25],"The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.",[114,28,115],"Low Back Pain, Mechanical","Somatic Dysfunction of Sacral Region (Finding)","2026-04-21",{"date":118,"type":41},"2026-04-24",{"date":120,"type":22},"2026-09",{"date":122,"type":22},"2027-09",{"name":124,"class":47},"Loma Linda University",{"id":126,"slug":127,"hasResults":11,"nctId":128,"briefTitle":129,"officialTitle":130,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":131,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":107,"maxAge":132,"enrollmentInfo":133,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":135,"briefSummary":136,"conditions":137,"keywords":139,"overallStatus":37,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":144,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":145,"startDateStruct":147,"completionDateStruct":149,"leadSponsor":151,"locationsCount":48},"100629336","diagnostic-accuracy-of-clinical-tests-and-diagnostic-criteria-for-piriformis-syndrome-100629336","NCT07473349","Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests and Diagnostic Criteria for Piriformis Syndrome","Evaluation of the Diagnostic Accuracy of Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Tests for Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Adults aged 18 to 75 years\n* Presentation with gluteal pain\n* Pain on palpation in the piriformis region\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* History of injection to the lumbar, hip, or gluteal region within the last 3 months,including steroid, hyaluronic acid, or similar injections\n* History of hip surgery\n* Presence of active inflammatory rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, vasculitis, or similar conditions\n* Active skin or subcutaneous soft tissue infection in the gluteal region\n* Use of anticoagulant therapy that may contraindicate injection\n* Presence of a bleeding disorder\n* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus and\u002For hypertension\n* History of neurological disease\n* Pregnancy or lactation\n* Presence of a psychiatric disorder\n* Known allergy to the injection agents\n* History of malignancy","75 Years",{"count":134,"type":22},75,[25],"Piriformis syndrome is a clinical condition characterized by buttock pain and\u002For sciatic-like symptoms, and its diagnosis remains challenging because there is no universally accepted diagnostic standard. This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of commonly used diagnostic criteria and clinical tests for piriformis syndrome. Participants with suspected piriformis syndrome will undergo standardized physical examination and assessment of predefined diagnostic criteria. Ultrasound-guided injection of 5 mL of 2% lidocaine into the piriformis muscle will be used as the reference diagnostic procedure. A reduction of 50% or more in pain after injection will be considered confirmation of piriformis syndrome. The diagnostic performance of clinical tests and diagnostic criteria will be analyzed accordingly.",[28,138],"Gluteal Pain",[140,28,138,30,141,142,143],"Ultrasound-Guided Injection","Diagnostic Accuracy","Clinical Tests","Diagnostic Criteria","2026-03-14",{"date":146,"type":41},"2026-03-17",{"date":148,"type":22},"2026-03-15",{"date":150,"type":22},"2026-09-15",{"name":152,"class":47},"Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa",{"id":154,"slug":155,"hasResults":11,"nctId":156,"briefTitle":157,"officialTitle":158,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":159,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":107,"maxAge":132,"enrollmentInfo":160,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":161,"briefSummary":162,"conditions":163,"keywords":165,"overallStatus":37,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":169,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":170,"startDateStruct":172,"completionDateStruct":174,"leadSponsor":176,"locationsCount":48},"100618081","ultrasound-guided-interfascial-hydrodissection-for-gluteal-myofascial-pain-in-piriformis-syndrome-a-prospective-study-100618081","NCT07326982","Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection for Gluteal Myofascial Pain in Piriformis Syndrome: A Prospective Study","Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection for Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Gluteus Maximus in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Adults aged 18 to 75 years\n* Buttock pain with or without radiation to the lower extremity\n* Ability to understand and provide written informed consent\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Active lumbar radiculopathy\n* History of hip joint pathology or prior hip surgery\n* Previous injection or dry needling treatment to the gluteal region within the last 3 months\n* Coagulation disorders or use of anticoagulant therapy\n* Pregnancy\n* Local infection at the injection site\n* Inability to complete the study protocol or attend follow-up visits.",{"count":59,"type":22},[25],"This randomized, double-blind prospective trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided interfascial hydrodissection using 10% dextrose is more effective than dry needling in treating gluteal myofascial pain coexisting with piriformis syndrome. Following diagnostic piriformis injection response, eligible patients will be randomized into two treatment arms and followed at 1 hour, 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months. The primary hypothesis is that interfascial hydrodissection will provide superior long-term analgesic outcomes due to fascial separation, neuromodulation, and nociceptor suppression.",[28,164],"Gluteus Maximus Myofascial Pain",[166,167,168],"Interfascial hydrodissection","Gluteal pain","Ultrasound-guided injection","2026-03-11",{"date":171,"type":41},"2026-03-13",{"date":173,"type":22},"2026-03-26",{"date":175,"type":22},"2026-09-28",{"name":152,"class":47},{"id":178,"slug":179,"hasResults":11,"nctId":180,"briefTitle":181,"officialTitle":182,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":183,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":107,"maxAge":184,"enrollmentInfo":185,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":186,"briefSummary":187,"conditions":188,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":189,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":190,"startDateStruct":192,"completionDateStruct":194,"leadSponsor":196,"locationsCount":48},"100599889","instrument-assisted-soft-tissue-mobilization-versus-pnf-stretching-in-athletes-with-piriformis-syndrome-100599889","NCT07090356","Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus PNF Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome","Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching in Athletes With Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Professional Athletes aged 18 to 35 years.\n* Chronic pain in the buttock and hip area.\n* Inability to sit for a prolonged time.\n* Athletes having positive Faber test\n* Both male and female athletes\n* Practicing athletes who are in practice from last 2 years.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Trauma history from last 6 months.\n* Other injuries excluding hip pain.\n* Systemic illness.\n* Pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the lower limbs\n* History of lower back surgery","35 Years",{"count":85,"type":22},[25],"A 12-month randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore, with 40 athletes (18-35 years) randomly allocated to IASTM (n=20) or PNF (n=20) groups. Interventions were administered 3 times\u002Fweek for 4 weeks. Outcomes included Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), goniometric hip ROM, and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI).",[28],"2025-07-28",{"date":191,"type":41},"2025-07-29",{"date":193,"type":41},"2024-07-30",{"date":195,"type":22},"2025-08-30",{"name":76,"class":47},{"id":198,"slug":199,"hasResults":11,"nctId":200,"briefTitle":201,"officialTitle":202,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":203,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":204,"minAge":56,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":205,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":207,"briefSummary":208,"conditions":209,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":210,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":211,"startDateStruct":213,"completionDateStruct":215,"leadSponsor":217,"locationsCount":48},"100596393","effects-of-facilitated-positional-release-technique--fprt-vs-manual-myofascial-release-technique-in-female-patients-with-piriformis-syndrome-100596393","NCT07044869","Effects of Facilitated Positional Release Technique ( FPRT) Vs Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome.","Effects of Facilitated Positional Release Technique( FPRT) Vs Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome.","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* • 25-50 years Only females Diagnosed piriformis syndrome Pain from 2 months\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Lumbar Radiculopathy Fracture trauma to lumbar spine surgery\u002F total hip replacement hip OA","FEMALE",{"count":206,"type":22},38,[25],"This study is a randomized control trial, and the purpose of this study is to determine the \"Effects of Facilitated Positional Release Technique ( FPRT) Vs Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients with Piriformis Syndrome.",[28],"2025-06-30",{"date":212,"type":41},"2025-07-01",{"date":214,"type":41},"2024-07-26",{"date":216,"type":22},"2025-08-20",{"name":99,"class":47},{"id":219,"slug":220,"hasResults":11,"nctId":221,"briefTitle":222,"officialTitle":223,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":224,"healthyVolunteers":106,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":225,"enrollmentInfo":226,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":228,"phases":4,"briefSummary":229,"conditions":230,"keywords":235,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":237,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":238,"startDateStruct":240,"completionDateStruct":242,"leadSponsor":244,"locationsCount":48},"100523978","chronic-pelvic-pain-in-females-and-males-100523978","NCT06102733","Chronic Pelvic Pain in Females and Males","Chronic Pelvic Pain Management in Female and Male Adult Patients","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients with chronic pelvic pain\n* Patients with sacroiliac pain\n* Patients with inguinal pain\n* Patients with coccygeal pain\n* Patients with piriformis pain\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Patients with spinal pain\n* Patients who had spine surgery","99 Years",{"count":227,"type":22},1000,"OBSERVATIONAL","Pelvic pain is under-reported in healthy adults. Many patients with pelvic pain under-estimate the problem. Chronic pelvic pain can be managed properly, if diagnosed promptly.\n\nThis is a quantitative analysis of prospective clinical data. It evaluates the management of pelvic pain in a cohort population, and analyzes the treatment outcome.",[231,232,28,233,234],"Pelvic Pain Syndrome","Sacroiliac Disorder","Sacrococcygeal Disorder","Inguinal Hernia",[236],"Pelvic pain","2025-01-23",{"date":239,"type":41},"2025-01-27",{"date":241,"type":41},"2018-01-02",{"date":243,"type":22},"2025-12-31",{"name":245,"class":47},"Salem Anaesthesia Pain Clinic",{"id":247,"slug":248,"hasResults":11,"nctId":249,"briefTitle":250,"officialTitle":251,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":252,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":204,"minAge":56,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":253,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":254,"briefSummary":255,"conditions":256,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":257,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":258,"startDateStruct":260,"completionDateStruct":261,"leadSponsor":263,"locationsCount":48},"100573992","effects-of-facilitated-positional-release-technique-fprt-vs-manual-myofascial-release-technique-in-female-patients-with-piriformis-syndrome-100573992","NCT06753487","\"Effects of Facilitated Positional Release Technique( FPRT) Vs. Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome","\"Effects of Facilitated Postional Release Technique( FPRT) Vs Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* patients with Piriformis syndrome\n* 25-50 years\n* Only females\n* Diagnosed piriformis syndromr\n* Pain from 2 months\n\nExclusion criteria:\n\n* Lumbar Radiculopathy\n* Fracture\n* trauma to lumbar spine\n* surgery\u002F total hip relpacement\n* hip OA",{"count":206,"type":22},[25],"This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the \"Effects of Facilitated Postional Release Technique( FPRT) Vs Manual Myofascial Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome.",[28],"2024-12-30",{"date":259,"type":41},"2024-12-31",{"date":214,"type":41},{"date":262,"type":22},"2025-04-15",{"name":99,"class":47},{"id":265,"slug":266,"hasResults":11,"nctId":267,"briefTitle":268,"officialTitle":268,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":269,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":18,"maxAge":19,"enrollmentInfo":270,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":272,"briefSummary":273,"conditions":274,"keywords":4,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":193,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":275,"startDateStruct":277,"completionDateStruct":279,"leadSponsor":281,"locationsCount":48},"100557182","effects-of-reciprocal-inhibition-versus-post-facilitation-muscle-energy-technique-along-with-conventional-physical-therapy-in-patients-with-piriformis-syndrome-a-randomized-controlled-trial-100557182","NCT06534788","Effects of Reciprocal Inhibition Versus Post Facilitation Muscle Energy Technique Along With Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome: a Randomized Controlled Trial","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Age: 20-50 years\n* Both Genders\n* Chronic pain in buttock and hip area (≥ 3 on NPRS) lasting more than 3 months.\n* Shortened piriformis muscle (Internal rotation less than 30°) on muscle length assessment.\n* A score of ≥ 8 on a 12-point clinical scoring system.\n* At least two positive screening tests.\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Active infection\n* Lower lumbar radiculopathy\n* Sacroiliac joint dysfunction\n* Malignancies\n* History of trauma\n* Hip Arthroplasty\n* Rheumatoid\u002F Osteoarthritis\n* Any neurological dysfunction",{"count":271,"type":22},44,[25],"This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of reciprocal inhibition versus post facilitation muscle energy technique along with conventional physical therapy in patients with piriformis syndrome in terms of pain, range of motion at hip joint and functional disability.",[28],{"date":276,"type":41},"2024-08-02",{"date":278,"type":41},"2024-05-31",{"date":280,"type":22},"2025-01-30",{"name":99,"class":47},{"id":283,"slug":284,"hasResults":11,"nctId":285,"briefTitle":286,"officialTitle":287,"acronym":4,"eligibilityCriteria":288,"healthyVolunteers":11,"sex":17,"minAge":56,"maxAge":289,"enrollmentInfo":290,"targetDuration":4,"studyType":23,"phases":292,"briefSummary":293,"conditions":294,"keywords":295,"overallStatus":91,"whyStopped":4,"lastUpdateSubmitDate":300,"lastUpdatePostDateStruct":301,"startDateStruct":303,"completionDateStruct":305,"leadSponsor":307,"locationsCount":48},"100551483","comparasion-of-autogenic-inhibition-and-reciprocal-inhibition-muscle-energy-techniques-mets-in-piriformis-syndrome-100551483","NCT06460675","Comparasion of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome","Comparative Effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques in Piriformis Syndrome","Inclusion Criteria:\n\n* Both genders with ages between 25-45 years.\n* Patients diagnosed with Piriformis syndrome using the Piriformis FAIR test, Freiberg test, Lasegue test, Beaty test, and pace sign.\n* Hip pain with a threshold of NPRS 3-6.\n* Limited ROM of Hip Internal Rotation and Abduction measured using a goniometer.\n* Buttock pain ≥ 3 months.\n* Pain with prolonged sitting (more than 20 minutes)\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n* Hip Degenerative changes.\n* History of Trauma or Fracture\n* Other Systemic Conditions\n* Postural abnormality\u002Fdeformity\n* Diagnosed Psychological Disorders\n* Pregnancy","45 Years",{"count":291,"type":22},32,[25],"To compare the effects of Autogenic Inhibition and Reciprocal Inhibition Muscle Energy Techniques (METS) in Piriformis Syndrome",[28],[296,297,65,28,298,299],"Exercise","Manipulative therapies","Range of Motion","Sciatic Nerve","2024-06-11",{"date":302,"type":41},"2024-06-14",{"date":304,"type":41},"2024-02-01",{"date":306,"type":22},"2024-11-10",{"name":76,"class":47}]