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f-ESWT vs Steroid Injection for Piriformis Syndrome
Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
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.
Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of Focal Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Steroid Injection in Piriformis Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-10
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2025-08-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Steroid Injection
Participants in this group will receive a single injection of corticosteroid into the piriformis muscle.