Diagnosing Piriformis Syndrome with Clinical Tests
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study aims to see how accurate certain physical exams and symptom checklists are for diagnosing Piriformis Syndrome, a condition where a deep buttock muscle presses on a nerve and causes pain. If you have buttock pain that gets worse when sitting or doing certain movements, this trial may help us learn how to better identify this condition.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 75 years old.
- You must have pain in your buttock (gluteal area).
- The pain must be present when the doctor presses on the piriformis muscle (a deep muscle in your buttock).
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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