The Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Pain in Coccydynia (NCT05142930) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Pain in Coccydynia
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2021-04-01
Plain-language summary
Pain of the sacrococcygeal region is called coccydynia This painful clinical picture, which causes a decrease in the quality of life, also causes disability. Physical therapy modalities are used in the treatment of coccydynia. Ultrasound, which is used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, can be applied in two ways as continuous and intermittent for therapeutic purposes.Our aim in this study is to compare the effectiveness of continuous and intermittent ultrasound in patients with a diagnosis of coccydynia and to examine its effect on pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with coccydynia and having idiopathic or trauma history in etiology
* 18-75 years old
* The patient's acceptance of the ultrasound treatment to be applied
* Being in good mental health in terms of compliance with the treatment to be applied
* Receiving conservative treatment before ultrasound treatment
* The patient's numerical pain scale must be 5 and above
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being under the age of 18 and over the age of 75
* The patient's refusal to accept the treatment
* Wound or soft tissue infection in the skin area to be treated
* Pregnant patients
* Patients who have been diagnosed with malignancy
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
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Pain Severity
Timeframe: Change of VAS between baseline and at 3 weeks
2
Pain Severity
Timeframe: Change of VAS between baseline and at 3 months
3
Disability
Timeframe: Change of Owstery Disability Index between baseline and at 3 weeks
4
Disability
Timeframe: Change of Owstery Disability Index between baseline and at 3 months