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Comparison of the effects of pelvic clock exercises and core stability on sciatica pain and lumbopelvic function.

Comparison of the effects of pelvic clock and core stability exercises on the sciatic nerve pain and lumbopelvic function in female Zahedan students.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20211201053244N5
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-07-04
Start date
2025-06-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Sciatica. Sciatica

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group will consist of 15 participants. The training program will run for 8 weeks, with three 45-minute sessions per week.Initially, participants will receive a

Sponsors

University of Sistan and Baluchistan
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People with at least 3 months of sciatic nerve pain. Age range of people between 18 and 35 years old. No history of performing similar exercises in 6 months Absence of severe spinal, hip, thigh, knee, and ankle injuries or other related diseases.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to continue the research and inability to perform exercises and use specific medications that affect research factors. Severe injuries such as acute lumbar disc herniation and use of strong painkillers or concomitant treatments. Failure to attend three training sessions

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sciatic nerve pain. Timepoint: Before the start of the exercise protocol (pre-test), after the completion of the exercise protocol (post-test). Method of measurement: To evaluate the degree of sciatic nerve tension, the Straight Leg Raise Test will be utilized. For assessing pain intensity, a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be employed.;Lumbopelvic function. Timepoint: Before the start of the exercise protocol (pre-test), after the completion of the exercise protocol (post-test). Method of measurement: The Forward Step-Down Test will be utilized to assess lumbo-pelvic function. To evaluate lumbar movement control impairment, the Sahrmann Movement Control Tests will be employed. Additionally, the Trunk Flexor Endurance Test will be used to assess trunk muscle endurance.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Rezaei Pour.

University of Sistan and Baluchistan

rezaeipour@ped.usb.ac.ir+98 54 3113 2674

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026