Shockwave Therapy of the Gluteus Maximus and Tensor Fascia Lata versus the Iliotibial Band in Patients with Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR201912706017702

Enrollment

Registered

2019-12-11

Start date

2019-05-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Both male and females will be included in this study. • Participants must be aged 18-60 years old. This is due to an increase in degeneration of the knee joint found in patients older than 60 years • Correct diagnostic criteria for ITBS.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • If the participant is currently receiving alternative treatment for ITBS • Whether the participant has received non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or analgesics within the last two to four weeks. • The participant has negative orthopaedic testing • The participant has any of the contra-indications for shockwave therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Treatment of the TFL and gluteus maximus along with ITB in iliotibial band syndrome will be more effective than treatment of the ITB alone.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Treatment of TFL and gluteus maximus will help decrease pain in iliotibial band syndrome.	—

Countries

South Africa

Contacts

Public ContactMalany Moodley

Research Supervisor

mmoodley@uj.ac.za+27837757997

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026