27 completed, 12 unknown, 8 recruiting, 6 not yet recruiting. 50 Not applicable, 1 Phase 2.
| Phase | Trials | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 50 | Completed 23, Unknown 12, Recruiting 7, Not yet recruiting 5, Enrolling by invitation 2, Active not recruiting 1 |
| Phase 2 | 1 | Not yet recruiting 1 |
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| Trial | Phase | Status | Sponsor | Enrollment | Start | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Versus Placebo on Pain and Health Related Quality of Life of Patients With Piriformis Muscle Syndrome Botulinum Toxin - A injections, Placebo - Piriformis Muscle Syndrome | Phase 2 | Not yet recruiting | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes | 108 | 2027-01-01 | 2026-10-21 |
| Interfascial Hydrodissection Added to Ultrasound-Guided Piriformis Injection for Piriformis Syndrome Ultrasound-Guided Piriformis Injection, Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection, Standardized Home-Based Piriformis Stretching Program - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Recruiting | Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital | 110 | 2026-09-24 | 2026-09-28 |
| Strain-Counterstrain Treatment of Piriformis Pain Strain-Counterstrain treatment of piriformis muscle - Low Back Pain, Mechanical, Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Recruiting | Loma Linda University | 30 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-04-24 |
| Effects of MET and MFR on Piriformis Syndrome Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release Technique, Conventional Physical Therapy - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Igdir University | 72 | 2026-08-30 | 2026-08-17 |
| Comparative Effects of Post-Isometric Relaxation and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques inPiriformis Syndrome Post isometrics Relaxation Techniques (PIR), Reciprocal Inhibition Technique - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Recruiting | Riphah International University | 42 | 2026-08-01 | 2026-09-24 |
| Comparing Two Soft Tissues Technique on Piriformis Syndrome Patients Myofascial Release, Post Isometric Relaxation - Piriformis Syndrome, Musculoskeletal Abnormalities | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | University of Faisalabad | 26 | 2026-06-30 | 2026-06-30 |
| Investigation of the Relationship Between Pes Planus and Piriformis Syndrome: A Case-Control Study Piriformis Syndrome, Pes Planus | Active not recruiting | Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University | 70 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-29 | |
| Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Active Isolated Stretch In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome Post Isometric Relaxation, Active Isolated Stretching - Piriformis Syndrome, Low Back Pain | Not applicable | Recruiting | Foundation University Islamabad | 40 | 2026-05-20 | 2026-05-20 |
| Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection for Gluteal Myofascial Pain in Piriformis Syndrome: A Prospective Study Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection, Ultrasound-Guided Gluteus Maximus Dry Needling - Piriformis Syndrome, Gluteus Maximus Myofascial Pain | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa | 42 | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-13 |
| Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Tests and Diagnostic Criteria for Piriformis Syndrome Ultrasound-Guided Piriformis Injection - Piriformis Syndrome, Gluteal Pain | Not applicable | Not yet recruiting | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa | 75 | 2026-03-15 | 2026-03-17 |
| Telerehabilitation vs. Home Exercise in Piriformis Syndrome: A Comparative Study Home exercise programme, telerehabilitation - Piriformis Syndrome, Exercise Training | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Hacettepe University | 46 | 2026-03-01 | 2026-04-20 |
| Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome Group A (Foam Rolling), Group B (Foam rolling and Dynamic Stretching) - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Active not recruiting | University of Lahore | 40 | 2025-10-31 | 2025-12-11 |
| Comparison of Laser and Shockwave Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome With Adjunctive Exercise Low-Level Laser Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise, Radial Shockwave Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | Beni-Suef University | 70 | 2025-10-04 | 2026-05-05 |
| f-ESWT vs Steroid Injection for Piriformis Syndrome Focal extracorporeal schock wave therapy, Steroid Injection - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | Gulhane Training and Research Hospital | 40 | 2025-10-01 | 2026-04-20 |
| Comparative Effects of Post Facilitation Stretch and Active Release Technique in Female Patients With Piriformis Syndrome. Post Facilitation Stretch, Active Release Technique - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | Ibadat International University, Islamabad | 40 | 2025-06-01 | 2026-04-23 |
| McGill Strengthening With and Without Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique in Piriformis Syndrome McGill strengthening exercises program, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Standardized physiotherapy treatment - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | Riphah International University | 56 | 2025-05-26 | 2026-02-11 |
| Comparative Effects of Stecco-fascial Manipulation and Rolfing Structural Integration in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome Experimental: GROUP A ( Stecco fascial Manipulation), Experimental: GROUP B (Rolfing Structural Integration) - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Enrolling by invitation | Danyal Ahmad | 42 | 2025-03-01 | 2026-08-12 |
| Comparative Effects of PIR and PFS on Pain, Hip ROM, and Disability in Piriformis Syndrome Post Isometric Relaxation (PIR), Post Facilitation Stretching (PFS) - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | University of Faisalabad | 36 | 2025-02-02 | 2025-11-28 |
| Effects of Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises in Patients With Piriformis Syndrome Progressive Hip Abductor Strengthening Exercises, conventional physiotherapy treatment - Piriformis Syndrome | Not applicable | Completed | Riphah International University | 48 | 2025-01-13 | 2026-03-20 |
| Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females. Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling - Sacroiliac Joint Pain | Not applicable | Completed | Sehat Medical Complex | 88 | 2025-01-10 | 2025-03-27 |
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