Combined Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement and Kinetic Control Training on Pain, R… (NCT07529093) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Combined Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization With Movement and Kinetic Control Training on Pain, Range of Motion, Gait and Functional Disability Among Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Pakistan55 participantsStarted 2026-04-15
Plain-language summary
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) is a frequent source of low back and pelvic pain and contributes significantly to movement restriction, altered gait patterns, and functional disability in adults. It is associated with impaired lumbopelvic motor control, weakness of key stabilizing muscles, and faulty load transfer across the pelvis. SIJD is prevalent in both physically active individuals and sedentary populations. In addition to its clinical impact, SIJD imposes a considerable socioeconomic burden due to reduced work productivity and long-term disability.
Contemporary management of SIJD emphasises on pain reduction, restoration of movement, functional independence, and participation in daily activities. Manual therapy techniques such as Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement (MWM) are widely used to correct positional faults and restore pain-free movement, while kinetic control training targets deficits in motor control of the lumbopelvic stabilizing muscles. Although both approaches are individually supported in the literature, evidence regarding their combined effectiveness on pain, range of motion, gait parameters, and functional disability remains limited. Therefore, this study aims to compare the effects of combined Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement and kinetic control training versus kinetic control training alone in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction using validated outcome measures.
Who can participate
Age range
45 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Both male and female patients
* Age between 45- 64 years
* Unilateral non-radiating pain
* Confirmed diagnosis through at least 3/5 provocative tests Faber test Distraction test Thigh thrust test Gaenslen test Sacral thrust test
* Pain rating from 4-6 on Numeric Pain Rating Scale
* Symptoms of SIJD for more than 2 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with history of any surgery at lumbo-sacral or pelvic region
* Pregnancy, lactation
* Congenital, postural deformities
* Acute disc hernia and spinal stenosis that may cause pain in the lower back and hips, piriformis syndrome
* Rheumatic diseases (fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatic arthritis)
* Acute infections or malignancies
* Having received manual therapy for the sacroiliac joint in the past 3 months
* Injection of corticosteroids or anesthesia in the SIJ during the previous 1 month
* Psychological disorders affecting the subject's ability to follow the instructions
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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
1
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Timeframe: 8 weeks
2
Inclinometer
Timeframe: 8 weeks
3
Observational Gait Analysis (OGA)
Timeframe: 8 weeks
4
Modified Oswestry Disability Index (MODI)
Timeframe: 8 weeks
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07529093
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences