Sacroiliac Joint PainNCT06755125
Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in people with Sacroiliac Joint Pain, run by Sehat Medical Complex at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 50 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- What is being tested?
- Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 88 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 Jan 2025to 24 Mar 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 50 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Only females were selected for the study.
- NPRS Score was between 5 to 10.
- Patients who were not have undergone surgery for SIJD.
- Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin area, and lower extremity lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.
- Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin areas, and lower extremities lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.
Who cannot join
- Musculoskeletal and neurological conditions; lumbar canal stenosis,lumbar spine surgery,vertebral fracture,neurological conditions.
- Inflammatory, autoimmune, and gynecological conditions, Active pelvic inflammatory disease,rheumatological diseases,endometriosis.
- Systemic conditions; Cancer,diabetes mellitus,intermittent vascular claudication,skin allergies.
- Phobia of needles.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.
The main research questions it aimed to answer were:
Read more
Null Hypothesis (H₀):
There was no significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.
Alternate Hypothesis (H₁):
There was a significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.
All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who agreed to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.
Group A received a hot pack, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping.
Group B received a hot pack, TENS, simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with dry needling.
Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction. Sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.
Read the detailed description
All research participants were fully informed about the goals, duration, treatment protocols used within the boundaries of the study, any potential side effects, and concerns that could arise. All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who intended to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.
Group A received hot packs, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of kinesio taping.
Group B received hot packs, TENS, simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of dry needling.
Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction, whereas sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.
- Conditions
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Being tested
- Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling
- Keywords
- sacroiliac joint pain, piriformis muscle syndrome, acupunture
- Medical subject headings
- Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Kinesio TapingOther
Patients in Group A was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretching.During the treatment, kinesio tape will be applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.
Dry NeedlingOther
Patients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with dry needling.During the treatment, dry needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio taping treatment group | Experimental | Patients in Group A were treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretching, and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretch. During the treatment, kinesio tape was applied to the patients twice a week, for a total of eight applications. Receives: Other: Kinesio Taping |
| Dry Needling treatment group | Experimental | Patients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with Dry Needling of piriformis muscle. During the treatment, Dry Needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total. Receives: Other: Dry Needling |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS):
The NPRS was used to quantify pain intensity through an 11-point numeric continuum. Individuals are prompted to assess their pain levels within a range from 0 (indicating an absence of pain) to 10 (representing the most extreme imaginable pain)
Measured: 2 Weeks
Goniometer:
The UG which has a transparent plastic 360° face, two movable arms, and a 1° gradation was used.
Measured: 2 weeks
Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)
The instrument consists of 10-items: gait level surface, changes in gait speed, gait with horizontal head turns, gait with vertical head turns, gait and pivot turn, step over obstacles, gait with narrow base of support, gait with eyes closed, ambulating backwards, and steps. Each item was demonstrated to the participants by one of the raters to facilitate understanding and will graded on a four-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 (severe impairment), 1 (moderate impairment), 2 (mild impairment), to 3 (normal), with a maximum score of 30 points. The higher the score, the better the participant's postural stability during gait.
Measured: 2 weeks
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI):
The ODI is a questionnaire containing 10 items covering disability caused by low back pain. Each item was assessed on a six-level ordinal scale with '0' describing 'no limitation' and '5' describing 'extreme limitation or an inability to function'. The total score is a percentage calculated by the sum of all answers divided by 50 (the maximum possible number of points) and multiplied by 100 as follows: 'Total score = (∑item scores/50) x 100'.
Measured: 2 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted1 Jan 2025
- Study start10 Jan 2025
- Primary completion18 Mar 2025
- Study completion24 Mar 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Sacroiliac Joint PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Fatima Baddar Dr., DPT, Principal investigator, Sehat Medical Complex
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06755125
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB-UOL-SMC/001-31/2024
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 24 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 27 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Gartenberg A, Nessim A, Cho W. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Eur Spine J. 2021 Oct;30(10):2936-2943. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06927-9. Epub 2021 Jul 16.
PubMed 34272605Kiapour A, Joukar A, Elgafy H, Erbulut DU, Agarwal AK, Goel VK. Biomechanics of the Sacroiliac Joint: Anatomy, Function, Biomechanics, Sexual Dimorphism, and Causes of Pain. Int J Spine Surg. 2020 Feb 10;14(Suppl 1):3-13. doi: 10.14444/6077. eCollection 2020 Feb.
PubMed 32123652
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06755125
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB-UOL-SMC/001-31/2024
- Conditions
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Keywords
- sacroiliac joint pain, piriformis muscle syndrome, acupunture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 88 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sehat Medical ComplexUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 18 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Mar 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.
The main research questions it aimed to answer were:
Null Hypothesis (H₀):
There was no significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.
Alternate Hypothesis (H₁):
There was a significant difference in the effectiveness of kinesio taping and dry needling on SIJ pain caused by piriformis muscle tightness.
All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who agreed to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.
Group A received a hot pack, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping.
Group B received a hot pack, TENS, simple stretching and isometric exercises, along with dry needling.
Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction. Sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.
Detailed description
All research participants were fully informed about the goals, duration, treatment protocols used within the boundaries of the study, any potential side effects, and concerns that could arise. All study participants provided both written and verbal consent. The research was prospective and randomized. The investigation was conducted on individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 during follow-up visits. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 45 participants were selected. Subjects who intended to participate were randomly assigned to two groups.
Group A received hot packs, TENS, piriformis simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of kinesio taping.
Group B received hot packs, TENS, simple stretching and isometrics, along with the use of dry needling.
Piriformis tightness was diagnosed using the Piriformis test, and by assessing hip internal rotation and adduction, whereas sacroiliac joint pain was detected using the Posterior Pain Provocation Test, Gaenslen's Test, and Patrick's Test. At the beginning of the treatment, all participants underwent pretest measurements using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Goniometer, Functional Gait Assessment, and Oswestry Disability Index.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio taping treatment group | Experimental | Other: Kinesio TapingPatients in Group A were treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretching, and isometric exercises, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretch. During the treatment, kinesio tape was applied to the patients twice a week, for a total of eight applications. |
| Dry Needling treatment group | Experimental | Other: Dry NeedlingPatients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with Dry Needling of piriformis muscle. During the treatment, Dry Needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 50 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Only females were selected for the study.
- NPRS Score was between 5 to 10.
- Patients who were not have undergone surgery for SIJD.
- Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin area, and lower extremity lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.
- Patients with pain in the lower back, gluteal and groin areas, and lower extremities lasting for more than 4 weeks but less than 1 year were selected.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Musculoskeletal and neurological conditions; lumbar canal stenosis,lumbar spine surgery,vertebral fracture,neurological conditions.
- Inflammatory, autoimmune, and gynecological conditions, Active pelvic inflammatory disease,rheumatological diseases,endometriosis.
- Systemic conditions; Cancer,diabetes mellitus,intermittent vascular claudication,skin allergies.
- Phobia of needles.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesio TapingPatients in Group A was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with kinesio taping. Kinesio tape was applied directly to the muscle with 50% stretching.During the treatment, kinesio tape will be applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total. | Other | Kinesio taping treatment group |
| Dry NeedlingPatients in Group B was treated with a hot pack, TENS, simple piriformis stretch, and isometrics, along with dry needling.During the treatment, dry needling was applied to the patients twice a week, eight times in total. | Other | Dry Needling treatment group |
Primary outcome
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS):
Time frame: 2 Weeks
The NPRS was used to quantify pain intensity through an 11-point numeric continuum. Individuals are prompted to assess their pain levels within a range from 0 (indicating an absence of pain) to 10 (representing the most extreme imaginable pain)
Goniometer:
Time frame: 2 weeks
The UG which has a transparent plastic 360° face, two movable arms, and a 1° gradation was used.
Functional Gait Assessment (FGA)
Time frame: 2 weeks
The instrument consists of 10-items: gait level surface, changes in gait speed, gait with horizontal head turns, gait with vertical head turns, gait and pivot turn, step over obstacles, gait with narrow base of support, gait with eyes closed, ambulating backwards, and steps. Each item was demonstrated to the participants by one of the raters to facilitate understanding and will graded on a four-point ordinal scale ranging from 0 (severe impairment), 1 (moderate impairment), 2 (mild impairment), to 3 (normal), with a maximum score of 30 points. The higher the score, the better the participant's postural stability during gait.
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI):
Time frame: 2 weeks
The ODI is a questionnaire containing 10 items covering disability caused by low back pain. Each item was assessed on a six-level ordinal scale with '0' describing 'no limitation' and '5' describing 'extreme limitation or an inability to function'. The total score is a percentage calculated by the sum of all answers divided by 50 (the maximum possible number of points) and multiplied by 100 as follows: 'Total score = (∑item scores/50) x 100'.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Mar 2025.
- Background: PubMed 34272605Gartenberg A, Nessim A, Cho W. Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Eur Spine J. 2021 Oct;30(10):2936-2943. doi: 10.1007/s00586-021-06927-9. Epub 2021 Jul 16.
- Background: PubMed 32123652Kiapour A, Joukar A, Elgafy H, Erbulut DU, Agarwal AK, Goel VK. Biomechanics of the Sacroiliac Joint: Anatomy, Function, Biomechanics, Sexual Dimorphism, and Causes of Pain. Int J Spine Surg. 2020 Feb 10;14(Suppl 1):3-13. doi: 10.14444/6077. eCollection 2020 Feb.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Related InfoLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Fatima Baddar Dr., DPT principal investigator
Sehat Medical Complex
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Kinesio Taping and Dry Needling in people with Sacroiliac Joint Pain, run by Sehat Medical Complex at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS): (time frame: 2 Weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06755125, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Mar 2025.