Comparison of Effectiveness Between Active Release Technique and Hold Relax Technique in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Piriformis Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06437327
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with Piriformis syndrome.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects between active release technique and hold relax technique in patients with piriformis syndrome pain, range of motion, and functional disability, in adults (age: 25-55 years)

1. Numeric pain rating scale

2. Goniometer

3. Oswestry Disability Questionairre Data will be collected before and after the intervention protocol for each participant.

Data collection procedure: Participants of interest would be approached and explained about the research. Informed written consent will be taken. Pre and post-intervention scores will be recorded.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2023-11-20
• Status Verified: 2024-05
• Study First Submitted: 2024-05-27
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-05-27
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-05-27
• Study First Posted: 2024-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 2024-05-31
• Study Completion: 2024-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain intensity	2 weeks	Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): ICC (0.93-0.96).It has a scale of 0-10 or 0-100 points and can be given verbally or in writing.
Hip internal rotation range of motion	2 weeks	Hip internal rotation using Goniometer
Physical Function using Oswestry disability Questionnaire	2 weeks	Physical Function will be measured using Oswestry disability Questionnaire

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physical Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan