Efficacy of Dry Needling for Releasing the Sacrotuberous Ligament in Patients With Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunctions

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Conditions studied: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

In brief

Sacroiliac joint dysfunction is a common source of low back and pelvic pain, often caused by improper load transfer through the pelvis. The sacrotuberous ligament stabilises the sacroiliac joint by limiting sacral nutation and supporting posterior pelvic structures. The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity and integrates with muscles like the gluteus maximus and biceps femoris. Tightness, dysfunction, or pain in the sacrotuberous ligament can exacerbate sacroiliac joint dysfunction by altering mechanics. Dry needling is increasingly used for myofascial pain and muscle dysfunction. Applying dry needling to release ligamentous structures is novel and may improve the biomechanics of the sacroiliac joint by alleviating tension in the sacrotuberous ligament. The aim of the study is to investigate the efficacy of dry needling for releasing the sacrotuberous ligament in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunctions on pain intensity, functional disability, and biomechanical changes, along with routine physical therapy compared to sham dry needling and routine physical therapy.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07550933

Run by

University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science

People needed

60

Starts

2026-04-01

Expected to finish

2026-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-24

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Diagnosed patients having symptoms of sacroiliac joint dysfunction
• Both genders
• Age 40-65 years
• Standard clinical tests positive (Fortin finger test, Patrick's test)
• Imaging (MRI/X-ray)

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with a previous history of fracture
• Prior SIJ surgery
• Osteoporosis
• Pregnancy or post-partum
• Lumbar disc herniation
• Carcinoma
• Dislocation in the lower back and lower extremity
• Spinal stenosis that may cause pain in the lower back and hips
• Piriformis syndrome
• Lumbar radiculopathy
• Existence of known osteoporosis
• Metabolic diseases
• Severe cardiovascular disease
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Severe renal diseases
• Bilateral cases

Where it is running

• CMH Medical College and IOD, Lahore, Pakistan — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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