Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core Strengthening in Dead Butt Syndrome Syndr
The study design would be a Randomized Controlled Trial.This study would include a total 40 participants. 20 participants in each group. Sample size is obtained through G-power. The study duration will be 12 months after the approval from the research board. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used. Randomizat
| Condition(s) | Syndrome |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | The study design would be a Randomized Controlled Trial.This study would include a total 40 participants. 20 participants in each group. Sample size is obtained through G-power. The study duration will be 12 months after the approval from the research board. Non-probability convenience sampling will be used. Randomization will be done through sealed envelope method. The study will be conducted from Quaid-e-Azam Hospital Rawalpindi and Margalla Rehabilitation Centre. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Symptoms persisting for more than 6 weeks (subacute or chronic cases). * Sedentary to moderately active individuals (i.e., not involved in heavy gluteal-strengthening or core training for at least 3 months prior to the study). vParticipants will be diagnosed with Dead Butt Syndrome based on the presence of at least two out of three of the following criteria: * Self-reported dull ache, discomfort, or tightness in the gluteal region worsened with prolonged sitting or walking. * Positive Trendelenburg Test * ≤ 4/5 on the standard MRC grading scale Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or plans to become pregnant during the study period. * Diagnosed hip labral tears, piriformis syndrome, or sciatica unrelated to gluteal amnesia. * Degenerative or neurological conditions such as |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Riphah International University |
| Locations | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Start date | 2025-12-05 |
| NCT ID | NCT07576114 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07576114 |