Clinical trial NCT06197516: Comparison Of INIT Versus NMR in Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Official title: Comparison Of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique Versus Neuromuscular Reeducation in Patients With Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Keywords: Trigger point
NMR
INIT
Deep Gluteal Syndrome
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-01-09
Enrollment: 54
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 30
Maximum age (years): 50
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: no
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: Rationale of this research is to evaluate the outcome of Comparison of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition technique versus Neuromuscular reeducation on pain in patients with Deep Gluteal Syndrome. The significance of this study is to identify which technique is superior in alleviating the symptoms of deep gluteal syndrome. This study will help gather evidence on the practice of incorporating trigger point therapy in the treatment of deep gluteal syndrome.

Detailed description: Deep gluteal syndrome is a common buttock and posterior hip pain caused by entrapment of the sciatic nerve in the posterior hip region. Nonoperative therapy involves treating the entrapment location, using rest, anti-inflammatories, musclerelaxants, and physical therapy to relieve compression. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique versus Neuromuscular Reeducation Technique on pain in subject with deep gluteal syndrome. It was a randomized, controlled trial, conducted among deep gluteal syndrome patients. Sample size was 54 by using G Power Tool software. Participantswere randomly assigned to the intervention or control group after a baseline assessment with a lottery ticket and an opaque envelope. All participants in both groups were evaluated on baseline and 12 th Session.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

Both genders Age: 30-50 years Pain due to a non-discogenic sciatic nerve entrapment in the sub gluteal space Pain, tightness and dysesthesias in the buttock area, posterior thigh Buttock pain aggravated with prolong sitting (\&gt;20-30 min) Buttock pain aggravated when sitting with limited straight leg raising ability (seated piriformis test) Pain with the passive internal rotation of hip (Freiberg sign) Pain increase in Flexion, Adduction and internal rotation (Positive FAIR test)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with any Intrinsic Etiology such as hemarthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, infection or gout Patient with any severe trauma, fractures dislocation, subluxation or ligament injury Any pathology or recent injury around the hip, sacroiliac joint, or lumbar spine Limb length discrepancy Recent buttock trauma and bladder/bowel dysfunction

Primary outcomes:
measure: NPRS
timeFrame: 4th week
measure: Goniometer
timeFrame: 4th week
measure: Lower Extremity Functional scale
timeFrame: 4th week
measure: Sciatica Bothersomeness Index
timeFrame: 4th week
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Islamabad
country: Pakistan
facility: Gulberg green campus of Riphah International University
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Ramsha Tariq, MS-OMPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
References:
citation: Aguilera-Bohorquez B, Cardozo O, Brugiatti M, Cantor E, Valdivia N. Endoscopic treatment of sciatic nerve entrapment in deep gluteal syndrome: Clinical results. Rev Esp Cir Ortop Traumatol (Engl Ed). 2018 Sep-Oct;62(5):322-327. doi: 10.1016/j.recot.2018.03.004. Epub 2018 May 26. English, Spanish.
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