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f-ESWT vs Steroid Injection for Piriformis Syndrome

NCT07145554 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2026-04-20

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Summary

This study aims to compare two treatment methods for piriformis syndrome, a condition that can cause pain in the buttock and leg. Adult patients with piriformis syndrome will take part in the trial. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will receive focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy (f-ESWT), a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves. The other group will receive a steroid injection, which is a common treatment used to reduce pain and inflammation. The goal of this study is to find out which treatment is more effective in improving symptoms of piriformis syndrome.

Conditions

  • Piriformis Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Focal extracorporeal schock wave therapy

Participants in this group will receive a total of 5 sessions of focal extracorporeal shock wave therapy. Each session will deliver 1000 pulses per cm² to the affected piriformis muscle.

PROCEDURE

Steroid Injection

Participants in this group will receive a single injection of corticosteroid into the piriformis muscle.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-01
Primary Completion
2026-02-01
Completion
2026-03-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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