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NCT Number: NCT06808659

Effects of Neural Mobilization and Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome

This study compares the effects of piriformis stretching and neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve in individuals with piriformis syndrome, a condition that is frequently characterized by hip and buttock pain and discomfort brought on by the piriformis muscle compressing the sciatic nerve.

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Key information

Conditions

Piriformis Syndrome Agnosia Mononeuropathies Nerve Compression Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neuralgia Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pelvic Pain Perceptual Disorders Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Piriformis Muscle Syndrome Sciatic Neuropathy Signs and Symptoms

Age range

22 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Isra Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences

Karachi, Sindh, 74700, Pakistan

About this study

In a study involving 40 patients diagnosed with sciatica, researchers aimed to investigate whether neural mobilization of the sciatic nerve or stretching of the piriformis muscle was more effective in treating piriformis syndrome. The patients were divided into two groups, each containing 20 individuals. Group A underwent neural mobilization therapy, while Group B performed piriformis muscle stretches, with both groups receiving treatment three times a week for two weeks. Assessments, including Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, hip range of motion (ROM) in flexion, abduction, and external rotation, as well as the FAIR test, were conducted before and after the interventions.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Positive lasegue sign
  • Positive piriformis sign
  • Tenderness at sciatic notch (over piriformis muscle).

Exclusion criteria

  • • Prior surgery of lumbar spine (laminectomy)
  • Unrecognized pelvic fracture
  • Known case of renal stones
  • Disc herniation in lumbar spine
  • Myositis ossificans of piriformis muscle.

Treatment and study plan

Neural Mobilization

Other

A total of 20 patients were selected in Group A received neural mobilization of sciatic nerves treatment for 3 days a week for 2 weeks

Other names: Sciatic Nerve Mobilization

Stretching

Other

A total of 20 patients were selected in Group B received stretching of piriformis muscle treatment for 3 days a week for 2 weeks

Other names: Piriformis Stretching

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain Reduction

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Two different interventions were applied in groups after which pain was recorded before and after through visual analogue scale. Highest score means high level of pain and lower score refers to low pain. Maximum score 9 was reported pre study and minmum score 2 was reported after study by both groups on average.

  2. Increase Range of Motion

    Time frame: 2 weeks

    Through neural mobilization and piriformis stretching renage of motion was assessed through inclino meter before and after study

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Bahria University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparative Effects of Neural Mobilization of Sciatic Nerve Versus Stretching Among Patients With Piriformis Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Feb 5, 2025
Registry last updated
Feb 5, 2025

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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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