Clinical Trial

Comparison of Core Stability and Hip Strengthening Protocols in Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

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Summary
The aim of this research is to compare the effects of core stability exercises and hip strengthening exercises on pain, posture, balance, proprioception, and functional status in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at Benazir Bhutto Hospital. The sample size will be 22 participants. The subjects will be divided into two groups, 11 subjects in the core stability exercise group and 11 subjects in the hip strengthening exercise group. The study duration will be 6 months. The sampling technique applied will be non-probability purposive sampling. Only 25-55 years individuals with unilateral sacroiliac joint dysfunction for more than 3 months and NPRS score ≥5 will be included. Tools used in the study are Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Pelvic Inclinometer, Flexicurve Ruler, Gait and Balance App, and Joint Repositioning Error test. Data will be analyzed through SPSS version 25.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07716215
Lead Sponsor Riphah International University
Conditions Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Enrollment 22 participants
Start Date 2026-06-30
Primary Completion 2026-10-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-11-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-21