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NCT07576114RecruitingNot Applicable

Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core Strengthening in Dead Butt Syndrome

Riphah International University1 site in 1 country40 target enrollmentStarted: December 5, 2025Last updated:
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Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Recruiting
Enrollment
40
Locations
1
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Study Overview

Brief Summary

The study design would be a Randomized Controlled Trial.This study would include a total 40 participants. 20 participants in each group. Sample size is obtained through G-power. The study duration will be 12 months after the approval from the research board. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used. Randomization will be done through sealed envelope method. The study will be conducted from Quaid-e-Azam Hospital Rawalpindi and Margalla Rehabilitation Centre.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 55 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks (subacute or chronic cases).
  • •Sedentary to moderately active individuals (i.e., not involved in heavy gluteal-strengthening or core training for at least 3 months prior to the study). vParticipants will be diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome based on the presence of at least two out of three of the following criteria:
  • •Self-reported dull ache, discomfort, or tightness in the gluteal region worsened with prolonged sitting or walking.
  • •Positive Trendelenburg Test
  • •≤ 4/5 on the standard MRC grading scale

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period.
  • •Diagnosed hip labral tears, piriformis syndrome, or sciatica unrelated to gluteal amnesia.
  • •Degenerative or neurological conditions such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
  • •History of significant spinal trauma or surgery in the past 12 months.
  • •Engagement in regular physical exercise or participation in rehabilitation programs within the last 6 months.

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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