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Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
The goal of this Clinical Trial Study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of Radial Electrocorporeal Shockwave Therapy (rESWT) combined with exercise in individuals with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS).The main question it aims to answer is : Does the addition of rESWT to standard ITBS exercise program reduce pain intensity and pain pressure threshold while improving lower extremity function and hip muscle strength in Individuals with Iliotibial Band syndrome (ITBS). Participants will be divided into two groups to be compared : The ShamTherapy Group (Control Group) that will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Sham rESWT, while the experimental group will receive the standard ITBS exercise program in addition to Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.
Official title: Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Individuals With Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-06-10
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard ITBS Exercise Program
Standard ITBS Exercise Program : Flexibility and Strengthening Exercises will be delivered three times weekly over a 4-week period
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy will be delivered once weekly for 4 weeks only.
Sham Extracorporal Shockwave Therapy
Sham Extracorporal Shockwave therapy will be administered once a week for 4 weeks.
Locations (1)
Cairo University Hospitals
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt