Plain-English translation of NCT05023005 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a manual therapy technique called strain-counterstrain applied to the piriformis muscle, which is located deep in the buttock area and can cause lower back and hip pain when tight or irritated. You would receive two treatments about 1–2 weeks apart, and the research team would measure your pain levels before and after each session using questionnaires and pain-pressure testing.
Piriformis pain is a common cause of lower back and hip discomfort, but doctors are still learning which treatments work best. This study aims to see if targeting this specific muscle with manual therapy can effectively reduce pain and improve daily function.
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You would visit the clinic twice, ideally 1–2 weeks apart. At each visit, you would lie face-down while the therapist applies a manual therapy technique to your piriformis muscle. Before and after each session, you would rate your pain on a simple scale and answer questions about how your pain affects daily activities. The entire process, including assessments, takes a couple of hours per visit.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
September 2026
Primary completion
September 2027
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2026.
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Central contact
Roya Vahdatinia, DO
Loma Linda University Health
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