Effects of Innominate Rotation Correction Compared With Sacral Torsion Correction in Patients Wit… (NCT07176169) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Innominate Rotation Correction Compared With Sacral Torsion Correction in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Pakistan50 participantsStarted 2025-12-30
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the comparative effects of Innominate Rotation Correction and Sacral Torsion Correction using Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) in patients with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SIJD). A total of 50 participants will be recruited, aged 18-50 yrs, with confirmed SIJD based on atleast 3 positive provocation tests. Participants will be randomized into two equal groups. Group A (Innominate Rotation Correction) and Group B (Sacral Torsion Correction). Both groups will receive Conventional Therapy (Thermotherapy, Electrotherapy and Core stabilization exercises).
Study variables include:
* Independent Variable: Type of MET applied (Innominate vs Sacral Torsion)
* Dependent Variables: Pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale), Functional Disability (assessed via Denver SIJ Disability Questionnaire)
* Control Variables: Age, Gender, BMI, Baseline Pain/ Disability Scores
The intervention will last 4 weeks with 8 sessions (2 sessions per week). Assessments will be conducted at baseline (Week 1, Pre-treatment) and Post every second session. Data will be analyzed to compare immediate and short-term effects of the two interventions.
This study aims to provide evidence for targeted manual therapy approaches in SIJD, potentially guiding clinicians toward the most effective technique for pain reduction and functional improvement.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Dysfunction based on at least 3 of the following tests
* Distraction Test
* Compression Test
* Gaenslen's Test
* Thigh Thrust Test
* Sacral Thrust Test
* Presence of Pain in Buttock, Posterior Pelvis, or Lower Lumbar Region for more than 2 weeks
* Confirmed Pelvic Asymmetry through Palpation (i.e., ASIS/PSIS Landmarks, Gillet's Test)
Exclusion Criteria:
* • History of Lumbar or Pelvic Fracture, Recent Surgery, or Hip/Knee Pathology affecting Gait/Posture.
* Pregnancy or Post-partum less than 6 months - due to Hormonal Laxity \& Altered Biomechanics
* Systemic Inflammatory conditions - Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
* Neurological Deficits - Cauda Equina Syndrome, Radiculopathy with Motor Loss
* Ongoing Physiotherapy treatment for Low Back Pain in past 4 weeks
* Inability/Contraindications to tolerate Manual Therapy - Osteoporosis
* Leg Length Discrepancy - \>1.5 cm or Structural Scoliosis
* BMI \> 35 (ASIA) - it may affect assessment validity due to obesity
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.