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Comparison of Laser and Shockwave Therapy for Piriformis Syndrome With Adjunctive Exercise (LASWEX-PS)

28. april 2026 opdateret af: Sahar Mowad Abdelmutilibe, Beni-Suef University

A Comparative Study of Laser Therapy and Shockwave Therapy in the Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome: The Role of Exercise as an Adjunctive Treatment

This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy combined with exercise versus radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with exercise in patients with piriformis syndrome. The interventions were applied over four weeks, and outcomes included pain intensity, functional disability, range of motion, and quality of life.

Studieoversigt

Status

Afsluttet

Betingelser

Intervention / Behandling

Detaljeret beskrivelse

Piriformis syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition that contributes to chronic low back and gluteal pain, often leading to functional limitations. This prospective randomized controlled trial was conducted to compare the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) combined with therapeutic exercise versus radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (rESWT) combined with exercise in patients with piriformis syndrome.

A total of 70 participants were randomly assigned into two equal groups. Both interventions were administered over a period of four weeks, with follow-up assessment conducted one month post-treatment. Outcome measures included pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functional disability using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), hip range of motion (ROM), and quality of life using the Short Form-36 (SF-36).

Inclusion criteria:

Adults aged 18 to 65 years who had a confirmed diagnosis of piriformis syndrome. piriformis syndrome required a positive FAIR test and EMG evidence of sciatic nerve involvement. Eligible participants had chronic symptoms lasting at least three months and a baseline Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of ≥4.

Exclusion criteria:

Participants were excluded if they had a history of surgical interventions involving the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, or hip; systemic inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis; neurological disorders impairing lower limb function; or were pregnant or lactating. Individuals with malignancy, bleeding disorders, or pacemaker implantation Pain Intensity measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Functional Disability - Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was used to assess functional impairment in lower back pain and functional limitations., Range of Motion (ROM):It had been used to assess joint mobility will be assessed using a standard goniometer, Quality of Life - Short Form-36 (SF-36): Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire assessment performed at baseline , posttreatment after 4 weeks and 3 months follow up post treatment

Undersøgelsestype

Interventionel

Tilmelding (Faktiske)

70

Fase

  • Ikke anvendelig

Kontakter og lokationer

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Studiesteder

  • Egypten
      • Cairo, Egypten
        • Outpatient clinics of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University

Deltagelseskriterier

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Berettigelseskriterier

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  • Voksen
  • Ældre voksen

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Ingen

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 to 65 years who had a confirmed diagnosis of piriformis syndrome. piriformis syndrome required a positive FAIR test and EMG evidence of sciatic nerve involvement. Eligible participants had chronic symptoms lasting at least three months and a baseline Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of ≥4.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Participants were excluded if they had a history of surgical interventions involving the lumbar spine, sacroiliac joint, or hip; systemic inflammatory diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis; neurological disorders impairing lower limb function; or were pregnant or lactating. Individuals with malignancy, bleeding disorders, or pacemaker implantation

Studieplan

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Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?

Design detaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomiseret
  • Interventionel model: Parallel tildeling
  • Maskning: Ingen (Åben etiket)

Våben og indgreb

Deltagergruppe / Arm
Intervention / Behandling
Eksperimentel: Laser + Exercise
Participants receive low-level laser therapy combined with therapeutic exercise for management of piriformis syndrome.
Enhed: Low-Level Laser Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise
Participants receive low-level laser therapy combined with a structured therapeutic exercise program for management of piriformis syndrome.
Eksperimentel: Shockwave + Exercise Group
Participants receive radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with therapeutic exercise.
Enhed: Radial Shockwave Therapy + Therapeutic Exercise
Participants receive radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with a structured therapeutic exercise program for management of piriformis syndrome.

Hvad måler undersøgelsen?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
1. Pain Intensity
Tidsramme: 1. Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
1. Pain intensity will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a 10-cm scale ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain).
1. Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
2. Hip Range of Motion
Tidsramme: Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
Hip joint range of motion will be measured in degrees using a standard universal goniometer.
Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
3. Quality of Life
Tidsramme: Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
Health-related quality of life will be assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire.
Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
Functional Disability
Tidsramme: Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up
Functional disability will be evaluated using the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), which measures disability related to low back and gluteal pain.
Baseline, post-intervention (4 weeks), and 3-month follow-up

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Sponsor

Beni-Suef University

Efterforskere

  • Ledende efterforsker: Sahar M Abdelmutilibe, PHD, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University, Cairo, Egypt

Publikationer og nyttige links

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Generelle publikationer

  • MF DEO, Johnson DS, Demchak T, Tomazoni SS, Leal-Junior EC. Low-intensity LASER and LED (photobiomodulation therapy) for pain control of the most common musculoskeletal conditions. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2022;58(2):282-9.

Datoer for undersøgelser

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Studer store datoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

4. oktober 2025

Primær færdiggørelse (Faktiske)

15. januar 2026

Studieafslutning (Faktiske)

20. april 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først indsendt

28. april 2026

Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier

28. april 2026

Først opslået (Faktiske)

5. maj 2026

Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler

Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)

5. maj 2026

Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier

28. april 2026

Sidst verificeret

1. april 2026

Mere information

Begreber relateret til denne undersøgelse

Nøgleord

Yderligere relevante MeSH-vilkår

Andre undersøgelses-id-numre

  • FPTBSUREC/0212/15426 (Anden identifikator: Faculty of Physical Therapy, Beni Suef University)

Plan for individuelle deltagerdata (IPD)

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Individual participant data will not be shared to protect patient confidentiality and privacy.

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