Clinical trial for Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Official title Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05023005
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to see if a specific manual therapy can help relieve pain from the piriformis muscle.
- Who it's for
- People experiencing low back pain or buttock pain linked to the piriformis muscle.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive strain-counterstrain treatment, a hands-on technique that gently stretches tight muscles.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not specify the duration or number of visits required.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 18 to 65 years of age
- Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
You likely can't join if
- Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external...
- Unable to lay prone
- Non-English speaker
- Inability to attend 2 sessions within the same month
- Active cancer
- Pregnant
See the full eligibility criteria
- 18 to 65 years of age
- Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam
- Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external rotation, on side of affected piriformis
- Unable to lay prone
- Non-English speaker
- Inability to attend 2 sessions within the same month
- Active cancer
- Pregnant
- Diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy
- Greater than grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis
- Presence of lumbar region Pars Defect
- Receiving massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, osteopathic treatments during study period.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Loma Linda, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Loma Linda, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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