Efficacy of Dry Needling for Releasing the Sacrotuberous Ligament in Patients With Sacroiliac Joi… (NCT07550933) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Dry Needling for Releasing the Sacrotuberous Ligament in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2026-04
Plain-language summary
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common source of low back and pelvic pain, often caused by improper load transfer through the pelvis. The sacrotuberous ligament stabilises the sacroiliac joint by limiting sacral nutation and supporting posterior pelvic structures. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity and integrates with muscles like the gluteus maximus and biceps femoris. Tightness, dysfunction, or pain in the sacrotuberous ligament can exacerbate sacroiliac joint dysfunction by altering mechanics. Dry needling is increasingly used for myofascial pain and muscle dysfunction. Applying dry needling to release ligamentous structures is novel and may improve the biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint by alleviating tension in the sacrotuberous ligament. The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of dry needling for releasing the sacrotuberous ligament in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunctions on pain intensity, functional disability, and biomechanical changes, along with routine physical therapy compared to sham dry needling and routine physical therapy.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed patients having symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction
* Both genders
* Age 40-65 years
* Standard clinical tests positive (Fortin finger test, Patrick's test)
* Imaging (MRI/X-ray)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with a previous history of fracture
* Prior SIJ surgery
* Osteoporosis
* Pregnancy or post-partum
* Lumbar disc herniation
* Carcinoma
* Dislocation in the lower back and lower extremity
* Spinal stenosis that may cause pain in the lower back and hips
* Piriformis syndrome
* Lumbar radiculopathy
* Existence of known osteoporosis
* Metabolic diseases
* Severe cardiovascular disease
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Severe renal diseases
* Bilateral cases
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
Timeframe: Six months
2
Body Mass Index
Timeframe: six months
3
Age
Timeframe: six months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07550933
SponsorUniversity of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science