NCT05023005 Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain
| NCT ID | NCT05023005 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Loma Linda University |
| Condition | Low Back Pain, Mechanical |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-09 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 30 participants in total. It began in 2026-09 with a primary completion date of 2027-09.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this investigator-initiated study is to provide an efficient and non-invasive treatment option for pain caused by the piriformis muscle.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 to 65 years of age * Tender point (or trigger point) in piriformis muscle determined by physical exam Exclusion criteria: * Less than 45 degrees of active hip flexion, less than 5 degrees of active hip internal rotation or less than 30 degrees of active hip external rotation, on side of affected piriformis * Unable to lay prone * Non-English speaker * Inability to attend 2 sessions within the same month * Active cancer * Pregnant * Diagnosis of lumbar radiculopathy * Greater than grade 1 lumbar spondylolisthesis * Presence of lumbar region Pars Defect * Receiving massage, acupuncture, chiropractic treatments, osteopathic treatments during study period.
Contact & Investigator
Mickey Lui
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Loma Linda University Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT05023005 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Low Back Pain, Mechanical. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT05023005 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT05023005 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at rvahdatinia@llu.edu for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT05023005 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Loma Linda, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT05023005 clinical trial?
NCT05023005 is sponsored by Loma Linda University. The principal investigator is Mickey Lui at Loma Linda University Health. The trial plans to enroll 30 participants.