Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Cupping Therapy for Pain in Piriformis Syndrome

Pakistan80 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two popular therapeutic interventions, dry needling and cupping therapy, in alleviating pain associated with Piriformis Syndrome. Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, leading to buttock pain and radiating numbness.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged between 18 to 65 years. * Diagnosed with piriformis syndrome. * Experiencing chronic pain for at least 3 months. * Willingness to comply with the study protocol and attend all therapy sessions. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent surgery on the lower back or hip. * Presence of systemic diseases affecting muscle function (e.g., multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis). * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Use of anticoagulant medication or having a bleeding disorder. * Participating in another clinical trial simultaneously

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 12 Months

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06437795

SponsorSuperior University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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