f-ESWT vs Steroid Injection for Piriformis Syndrome

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.

NCT Number	NCT07145554
Lead Sponsor	Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Conditions	Piriformis Syndrome
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-20