CompletedNot Applicable

The Importance of Gluteus Maximus Muscle in Patients With Preliminary Diagnosis of Piriformis Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2022-03-14

Plain-language summary

Literature shows different pathologies or combination pathologies can cause gluteal region pain and it can be difficult to diagnose. Piriformis syndrome is one of the cause of gluteal region pain, symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome affected gluteus maximus muscle may masquerade as piriformis muscle syndrome or both syndrome can be seen together. The aim of this study is diagnosis myofascial pain syndrome of gluteus maximus muscle and piriformis syndrome by physical examination, special clinical tests and ultrasound guided diagnostic injection test in patients presenting with gluteal pain and evaluate the coexistence of both syndromes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-65 years * Had unilateral hip pain and/or leg pain * Had Positive trigger point or taut band or pain with pression in piriformis muscle * Patients whose informed consent was obtained for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * History of hip surgery * History of spinal surgery * Clinical diagnosis of Inflammatory rheumatic diseases * History of spinal or pelvic fracture * Clinical diagnosis of osteoarthritis or history of fracture of the lower extremities * Had uncontrolled diabetes * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Had allergy to lidocaine * Had gluteal injection in the previous 6 months * Had anticoagulant or antiplatelet treatment * Had skin infection at the site of needle entry * Had radiculopathy caused by lumbar disc pathology * Had neurological disease * Tumors

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change from Baseline Pain via Numeric Rating Scale at 60 Minutes after piriformis muscle/gluteus maximus Injection (first injection)

Timeframe: Baseline, 60 minutes after gluteus maximus injection, 60 minutes after piriformis muscle injection.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05271071

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-04-15

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