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NCT Number: NCT07576114

Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core Strengthening in Dead Butt Syndrome Syndrome

The study design would be a Randomized Controlled Trial.This study would include a total 40 participants. 20 participants in each group. Sample size is obtained through G-power. The study duration will be 12 months after the approval from the research board. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used. Randomization will be done through sealed envelope method. The study will be conducted from Quaid-e-Azam Hospital Rawalpindi and Margalla Rehabilitation Centre.

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Key information

Conditions

Syndrome Disease Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks (subacute or chronic cases).
  • Sedentary to moderately active individuals (i.e., not involved in heavy gluteal-strengthening or core training for at least 3 months prior to the study). vParticipants will be diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome based on the presence of at least two out of three of the following criteria:
  • Self-reported dull ache, discomfort, or tightness in the gluteal region worsened with prolonged sitting or walking.
  • Positive Trendelenburg Test
  • ≤ 4/5 on the standard MRC grading scale

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period.
  • Diagnosed hip labral tears, piriformis syndrome, or sciatica unrelated to gluteal amnesia.
  • Degenerative or neurological conditions such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
  • History of significant spinal trauma or surgery in the past 12 months.
  • Engagement in regular physical exercise or participation in rehabilitation programs within the last 6 months.

Treatment and study plan

Group A: Gluteal Muscle Activation

Other

Gluteal Activation focuses on "waking up" and isolating the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus to ensure they fire properly, often using low-load, high-control movements.

Group B: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core stregthening exercises

Other

Gluteal Activation focuses on "waking up" and isolating the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus to ensure they fire properly, often using low-load, high-control movements.Core Strengthening focuses on stabilizing the spine and pelvis by targeting the abdominals, back, and deep pelvic muscles.

Primary outcomes

  1. Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11) is a shortened, 11-item version of the original 17-item TSK questionnaire used to assess fear of movement, or kinesiophobia, in individuals with chronic pain or other conditions involving movement limitations

  2. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    Time frame: 4 weeks

    The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is used to assess "patients' initial function, ongoing progress, and outcome" for a variety of disorders affecting the lower extremities. LEFS is a self-reported survey. The LEFS total score ranges from 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better functional ability.

  3. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a tool used to measure the intensity of pain. It's a unidimensional scale, typically an 11-point scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. Patients verbally or numerically indicate the level of pain they are experiencing.

  4. The Trendelenburg test

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

    The Trendelenburg test is a physical examination used to assess the strength of hip abductor muscles, specifically the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, or to check for the competency of venous valves in the legs. A positive Trendelenburg sign, indicated by a drop of the pelvis on the unsupported side during a single-leg stance, suggests weakness in the hip abductors.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Attiq ur Rehman Physiotherapist, MS

CONTACT

[email protected]

+92-336-1055533

REHMAT KHATOON, MS-OMPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

0321-8562693

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core Strengthening in Dead Butt Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 8, 2026
Registry last updated
May 8, 2026

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