Shockwave vs. laser for chronic piriformis syndrome
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-invasive treatments, radial shockwave therapy and low-level laser therapy, for people with chronic piriformis syndrome (a condition where a muscle in the buttock presses on the sciatic nerve, causing pain). The goal is to see which treatment works better to reduce pain and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 50 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30 (overweight but not obese).
- You have had low back pain that shoots down the back of your thigh, calf, and foot for more than a few weeks (chronic).
- You have pain in your buttock, with or without sciatica-like symptoms.
- Your doctor confirmed piriformis syndrome using specific physical tests (Faber, Fair, Beatty).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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