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Dry Needling in Addition to conventional Physical Therapy in Patients with Piriformis Syndrome

Dry Needling in Addition to conventional Physical Therapy in Patients with Piriformis Syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20241125063847N1
Enrollment
72
Registered
2025-02-19
Start date
2024-10-10
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

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle , located in the buttock region , compresses the sciatic nerve. This can cause pain, numbness , and down the leg , often mimicking symptoms of sciatica. Other muscle spasm

Interventions

Intervention 1: Dry Needling: Participants of Group A was received dry needling (DN). Acupuncture was applied to the trigger points, as described in previous studies by Itoh et al. Tight points or tau
10 times per set. Sciatic Nerve Mobilization (Tensioning Technique): Sciatic nerve mobilization was given for 12-15 sessions including 30 sec hold and 1 min rest. The subjects were in supine lying pos

Sponsors

The University of Lahore
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Aged between 30-50 years • Both Male and females • Patients with positive FAIR & Lasegue test • Having atleast 4 score of Numeric Pain Rating Scale

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Patients with any abnormality in spine column • Patients with any systemic inflammatory disease (rheumatologic Conditions) • Recent fracture/dislocation in and around the Hip Joint • Patient with psychological impairment (Parkinson's disease) • Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The Numeric pain rating scale in which a respondent selects a whole number (0–10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain. The common format is a horizontal bar or line. The NPRS takes <1 minute to complete Scores range from 0-10 points, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity. The NPRS can be administered verbally (therefore also by telephone) or graphically for self-completion. Timepoint: 2nd week. Method of measurement: The Numeric pain rating scale in which a respondent selects a whole number (0–10 integers) that best reflects the intensity of his/her pain. The common format is a horizontal bar or line. The NPRS takes <1 minute to complete Scores range from 0-10 points, with higher scores indicating greater pain intensity.;The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is a valid patient-rated outcome measure (PROM) used to assess lower extremity function. It was initially developed by Binkley et al. (1999) for patients with various musculoskeletal conditions. Timepoint: 2nd week. Method of measurement: This self-report questionnaire asks patients about their ability to perform twenty everyday activities, with five response options ranging from “Extreme Difficulty or Unable to Perform Activity” to “No Difficulty.” Patients’ scores are totaled, with a maximum score of 80 points indicating high function and a minimum score of 0 points indicating low function.;The term 'goniometry' is derived from the Greek words 'gonia' meaning angle and 'metron' meaning measure, therefore goniometry refers to the measurement of angles, which in rehabilitation settings refers to the measurement of angles in each plane at the joints of the body. T. Timepoint: 2nd week. Method of measurement: he neutral zero method (0 to 180- degree system) is the most widely used method. The range of motion of each joint should be measured in isolation, to avoid trick movement (simultaneous movement of another joint) and muscle insufficiency which may alter the reading.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactGhanwa Noor

The university of Lahore

Drnoor045@gmail.com+92 332 1877045

Outcome results

None listed

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