Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Cupping Therapy for Pain in Piriformis Syndrome
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
研究概览
简要总结
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two popular therapeutic interventions, dry needling and cupping therapy, in alleviating pain associated with Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, leading to buttock pain and radiating numbness.
详细描述
The study will recruit participants diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome and will randomly assign them to receive either dry needling or cupping therapy over a specific period. The primary outcome will be the reduction in pain intensity measured by standardized pain assessment tools. Secondary outcomes will include improvements in functional mobility and quality of life. By analyzing the efficacy and patient-reported outcomes of both therapies, the study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinicians treating Piriformis Syndrome.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Diagnostic
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Adults aged between 18 to 65 years.
- •Diagnosed with piriformis syndrome.
- •Experiencing chronic pain for at least 3 months.
- •Willingness to comply with the study protocol and attend all therapy sessions.
排除标准
- •Recent surgery on the lower back or hip.
- •Presence of systemic diseases affecting muscle function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis).
- •Pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- •Use of anticoagulant medication or having a bleeding disorder.
- •Participating in another clinical trial simultaneously
结局指标
主要结局
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
时间窗: 12 Months
Participants will rate their pain on a scale from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain) at the beginning and end of the study.
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
时间窗: 12 months
This tool assesses the degree of disability in performing daily activities. Quality of life improvements measured by the SF-36 Health Survey, which evaluates physical and mental health status.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Muhammad Naveed Babur
Principal Investigator
Superior University