Radial Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome (NCT06762197) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Radial Shockwave Versus Low Level Laser Therapy in Patients With Chronic Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Egypt63 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
The study aims to compare the effects of radiation shockwave and low-level laser therapy on piriformis muscle thickness, lower extremity function, pain intensity, and hip range of motion in patients with piriformis syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Sixty patients' males and females with piriformis syndrome
* Their age will range from 30-50 years old
* Body mass index will be 25 to 30 (kg/m²).
* Both males and females.
* Low back pain radiating to posterior thigh, calf and Foot.
* Chronic piriformis syndrome due to micro trauma.
* Gluteal pain with or without radiation through sciatic nerve pathway.
* Faber test and Fair test and Beatty test positive.
* Diagnosed sub-acute and chronic piriformis syndrome.
* One-sided piriformis syndrome.
* Tenderness over lower back, buttocks and hip joint.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Piriformis syndrome due to macro trauma.
* Lumbo-sacral disc lesion and spinal stenosis.
* Lumbar spondylolisthesis.
* Pregnancy
* Recent fracture and surgery of spine, hip, knee and Ankle.
* Baker's cyst.
* Degenerative disease of spine and hip.
* Intermittent vascular claudication.
* Past history of vertebral fracture and spinal surgery
* Spinal tuberculosis.
* Rheumatoid disease.
* Disc pathology and mechanical back pain.
* Presence of malignant disease.
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?
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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.