NCT07278193

Foam Rolling and Dynamic Stretching in Piriformis Syndrome

Active, enrolled NA Last updated 11 December 2025

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Group A (Foam Rolling) in Piriformis Syndrome in 40 participants. Participants enrolled and being followed up; not accepting new ones.

Timeline

31 October 2025

Primary endpoint
25 December 2025

2 January 2026

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	University of Lahore
Phase	NA
Status	Active, enrolled
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	single
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	40
Start date	31 October 2025
Primary completion	25 December 2025
Estimated completion	2 January 2026
Sites	1 location across Pakistan

Drugs / interventions tested

• Group A (Foam Rolling)
• Group B (Foam rolling and Dynamic Stretching)

Conditions studied

• Piriformis Syndrome — all drugs for Piriformis Syndrome →

Sponsor

University of Lahore

Who can join

Adults 35 to 50, any sex, with Piriformis Syndrome. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

To compare the combined effects of foam rolling and dynamic stretching in patients with piriformis syndrome.

1. Warm-Up (2-3 minutes) Objective: Increase blood flow and prepare muscles for stretching.

* Marching in Place - 30 seconds
* Pelvic Tilts - 10 reps
* Gentle Hip Circles - 10 reps each direction
2. Intervention Phase (8-10 minutes) Group 1: Foam Rolling Alone (FR) (\~10 minutes)

* Piriformis Foam Rolling: 30-60 sec per side (2-3 sets)
* Glutes \& Lower Back Foam Rolling: 30 sec each (2-3 sets)
* Hamstrings \& IT Band Foam Rolling: 30 sec each (2-3 sets)

Focus: Slow, controlled rolling with sustained pressure on tender spots. Group 2: Foam Rolling + Dynamic Stretching (FR+DS) (\~10-12 minutes) Step 1: Foam Rolling (\~5-6 minutes, same as Group 1) Step 2: Dynamic Stretching (\~5-6 minutes)
* Dynamic Piriformis Stretch: Standing knee-to-opposite-shoulder pull (10 reps per leg)
* Leg Swings: Forward and sideways (10 reps each leg)
* Walking Lunges with Rotation: 10 reps per leg
* Hip Circles \& Controlled Butt Kicks: 10 reps each
3. Cool-Down (2-3 minutes) Objective: Reduce muscle tension and promote recovery.

* Seated Piriformis Stretch: 30 sec hold per side (2 sets)
* Hamstring Stretch: 30 sec hold per leg
* Lower Back Stretch (Child's Pose): 30 sec

Progression \& Adjustments

* Gradual increase in duration or intensity as tolerated.
* Modify exercises if discomfort or pain occurs.
* After week 4, increase dynamic stretch duration if flexibility improves.

Outcome Measures

The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed through the following key outcome measures:

1. Pain Level - Evaluating changes in discomfort intensity during daily activities and movement.
2. Range of Motion (ROM) - Measuring improvements in hip flexibility and mobility.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial.