CompletedNot Applicable

Muscle Energy Techniques and Sacral Manipulation on Pain, Functional Disability and Quality of Life

Pakistan76 participantsStarted 2021-07-01

Plain-language summary

* The study will be randomized clinical trial. This study will be conducted in University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. A sample size of 84 will be randomly allocated into two experimental groups, (42 participants in each group), by lottery method. The participants, randomly allocated to the experimental group A, will receive Muscle Energy Technique (METs), Post isometric relaxation technique specifically, in addition with routine physical therapy as TENS, Hot pack, and strengthening exercises. METs will be performed on piriformis, iliopsoas, erector spine muscles, 1 set of 5 repetitions and 10 seconds hold. * Participants in experimental group B, will get Sacroiliac joint manipulations with routine physical therapy by principal investigator. * Both experimental groups will receive twelve treatment sessions and those will be given over a period of six weeks (2 sessions per week, each session of 30-40 minutes). * Assessor will take outcome measures at baseline and at the end of 6th treatment week through Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, Roland-Morris Low Back Pain \& Disability Questionnaire and Short Form Survey; SF-20.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pre-diagnosed cases referred from orthopedic surgeon * History of fall on buttock, lift and twist maneuver, overzealous kick * Acute onset of sacral pain within period of 6 weeks * FABER, Thigh thrust and Gillet sacral joint diagnostic tests must be positive to confirm the SI joint dysfunction before allocation Exclusion Criteria: * General low back pain, Sciatic pain, piriformis syndrome, Hip joint pathology * SI joint spondylosis or ankylosing spondylitis * Red flag signs positive (constant pain without movement, sudden weight loss with pain in time, lower limbs' undefined weakness, neurological signs) * Structural leg length discrepancy and recent pregnancy * Participants with other spinal pathologies (e.g. Osteomyelitis, Pott's disease, Cauda equine syndrome, spondylolisthesis or spondyloptosis, Lumbar disc herniation etc.) * Participants with other systemic illnesses (e.g. cardiovascular disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, renal function disorders, Liver function disorders etc.) * Participants with traumatic injuries (e.g. fractures, dislocations, sports injuries, road traffic accidents)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Short Form McGill Pain Questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Roland Morris disability and low back pain questionnaire

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Short Form Survey, SF-20

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05018780

SponsorUniversity of Lahore

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-31

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 40 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.