CompletedNot Applicable

Piriformis and Gluteal Muscle Thickness in Patients With Unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2025-12-02

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate muscle thickness in patients with unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome using ultrasonography and to compare these findings with healthy individuals. The primary objective is to determine whether piriformis muscle thickness differs between patients and controls. Secondary objectives include assessing gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscle thickness, side-to-side differences in piriformis and gluteal muscle thickness, and the presence of Deep Gluteal Syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of unilateral Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of lumbar radiculopathy * Presence of hip or spinal osteoarthritis * History of lumbar spine or lower extremity surgery * Presence of neurological disorders affecting muscles or peripheral nerves * Pregnancy * Presence of cognitive impairment or neuropsychiatric conditions limiting participation * Unwillingness to participate * Regular participation in physical exercise (defined as more than two sessions per week)

What they're measuring

Piriformis Muscle Thickness

Timeframe: At baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07510763

SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-31

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