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NCT Number: NCT07484503

Effectiveness of Combined Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises in SIJ Dysfunction

The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the combined effects of kinesiotaping and core stability exercises on pain, functional disability, and fear-avoidance beliefs in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

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Key information

Conditions

Sacroiliac Dysfunction

Age range

20 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

DHQ, Attock

Attock City, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Rimsha Nadeem, MS-OMPT*

CONTACT

Rimsha Nadeem, MS-OMPT*

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

maria khalid, MSOMPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03315369768

About this study

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD) is a recognized cause of low back pain, contributing to approximately 15-30% of cases. It results from abnormal joint mechanics, instability, or restricted motion, and often presents with persistent pain radiating to the gluteal or thigh region. Women are more predisposed due to increased joint mobility, hormonal changes, and biomechanical stress during pregnancy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Bilateral SIJ pain for >3 months
  • Pain intensity ≥4 on NPRS
  • ≥3 positive SIJ provocation tests (Laslett Cluster)
  • Willing to participate in 6-week intervention program

Exclusion criteria

  • Low back pain of other origin
  • Pregnancy
  • Recent spinal surgery
  • Inflammatory joint diseases (AS, RA)
  • Previous physiotherapy or kinesiotaping for SIJD in past 3 months
  • Known allergies to kinesiotape or skin conditions
  • History of fractures or trauma

Treatment and study plan

Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises

Other

Kinesiotaping Protocol:

I-bands applied over bilateral SIJ (50% tension), diagonal I-bands across SIJ (75% tension). Applied weekly for 6 weeks.

Core Stability Exercises:

Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)

Core Stability Exercises (CSE) only

Other

Core Stability Exercises:

Bridging (5-10 sec hold, progressive reps) Wall squat (10 sec hold, progressive reps) Knee to chest (progressive reps) Prone arm opposite leg raises (progressive reps) Back extension (progressive reps)

Primary outcomes

  1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

    Time frame: 6th week.

    Description: The NPRS is a simple, quick, and widely used tool in both clinical and research settings for musculoskeletal pain conditions. It demonstrates excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.79 to 0.96

  2. Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Description: The MODI is a widely used and validated tool for assessing disability related to low back and pelvic girdle disorders. It has demonstrated excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.88 to 0.97

  3. Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    The FABQ assesses patient beliefs with regard to the effect of physical activity and work on their Low Back Pain. It exhibits excellent test-retest reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients of 0.82

Study contacts

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

maria Khalid, MSOMPT

CONTACT

[email protected]

03315369768

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Combined Effects of Kinesiotapping and Core Stability Exercises on Pain, Disability and Fear-avoidance Beliefs in Patients With SIJ Dysfunction

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 20, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 30, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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