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NCT Number: NCT07258537

Modified Sims Versus Lumbar Roll Manipulation in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of two manual therapy techniques. Modified Sims Manipulation and Lumbar Roll Manipulation in treating Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD). The study will examine their effects on pain, quality of life, and well-being.

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Key information

Conditions

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Rasool Medical Complex

Gujrat, Punjab Province, 52000, Pakistan

About this study

The study investigates the short- and long-term therapeutic benefits of two different high-velocity low-amplitude thrust techniques, specifically Modified Sims and Lumbar Roll Manipulation, administered along with conventional therapy. Outcomes will be measured using NPRS, SF-36, WHO-5, and gait analysis (MaxTRAQ). Patients will be randomly assigned and blinded to the treatment group. Data collection will be conducted at Rasool Medical Complex, Gujrat.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 19-50

Either gender

Chronic LBP >1 month

3 or more positive SIJ provocation/motion tests

NPRS ≥3 at baseline

Exclusion criteria

Pelvic fracture

MRI-confirmed nerve root compression

Psoriatic/Reactive Arthritis

Elevated ESR/CRP

Neurological signs

Severe pain (NPRS >8)

Other red flags (malignancy, fever, etc.)

-

Treatment and study plan

modified SIM manipulation

Other

manipulation

Primary outcomes

  1. numeric pain rating scale

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    Numeric pain rating scale: ranging from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain")

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Lahore

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 2, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 2, 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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