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Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without sacroiliac belt on pain, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction - A randomized clinical trial

Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without sacroiliac belt on pain, muscle strength and quality of life in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction - A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220930056062N2
Enrollment
24
Registered
2023-11-22
Start date
2023-11-25
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-01-22

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

Conditions

Sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A will slated to undergo Muscle Energy Technique (MET) coupled with a sacroiliac (SI) Bel. Intervention 2: Control group: Group B will exclusively receive MET

Sponsors

University of Lahore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: participants aged between thirty and fifty years. Both genders Individuals with persistent pain in the lower back, gluteal, and groin regions Participants experienced lower extremity pain for more than four weeks but less than a year individuals who tested positive on pain provocation tests

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pregnant females Patients facing health issues hindering exercise, such as Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE), Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Individuals with osteoporosis affecting the pelvic and spine region Patients with inflammatory pathologies, including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis Hip, and Degenerative Arthritis Those with a history of hip fracture or any spinal surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: NPRS.;Strength. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: MMT.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Before intervention and after 4 weeks. Method of measurement: SF-36.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactGulraiz Enderyas

University of Lahore

gulraizpt@gmail.com+92 300 8573142

Outcome results

None listed

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