Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Cupping Therapy for Pain in Piriformis Syndrome

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: Piriformis Syndrome
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Dry Needling Group; Other: Cupping Therapy Group

• Registration Number: NCT06437795
• Lead Sponsor: Superior University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-11-01
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-01
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-25
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-31
• Study Completion: 2024-09-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• 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.

Exclusion Criteria

• 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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Dry Needling Group	Dry Needling Group	-
Cupping Therapy Group	Cupping Therapy Group	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)	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)	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ghurkee Hospital; 🇵🇰 Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan