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RecruitingNCT07576114Updated May 8, 2026

Comparison of Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core Strengthening in Dead Butt Syndrome Syndrome

An interventional study of Group A: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Group B: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core stregthening exercises in Syndrome, sponsored by Riphah International University. Recruiting at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-08.

Primary conditionnone(registry's first term: Syndrome)No conditionIs this wrong?Syndrome describes something many studies share rather than a condition a study is about. The study names no condition we can place it under, so it is not compared with other studies by condition.

Sponsored by Riphah International University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment

From the registry’s dates

  • Primary completion was expected by May 2026, 6 months ago, but the record still lists the study as recruiting.
  • Registered 4 months after the study started (first participant enrolled Dec 2025, registered May 2026).
  • Started Dec 2025; still recruiting 11 months later.
Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
40
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years to 55 Years
Sex
All
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Study 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.

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Conditions studied

  • Syndrome

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Keywords

  • Dead Butt Syndrome
  • Gluteal Muscle Activation
  • Core Strengthening
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In context

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University is the lead sponsor of 2,193 studies on the registry; 650 are open to participants now.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years to 55 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

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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

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 osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury.
  • History of significant spinal trauma or surgery in the past 12 months.
  • Engagement in regular physical exercise or participation in rehabilitation programs within the last 6 months.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
None (open label)
Enrollment
40 participants (estimated)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group A: Gluteal Activation

    Other: Group A: Gluteal Muscle Activation

  • Active comparator
    Active comparator

    Group B - Gluteal Muscle Activation Program + Core Strengthening Program Hot pack applied to lumbar area for 15-20 minutes. 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Moderate intensity, bodyweight-based exercises with controlled movement. Each exercise: 3 sets of 15 repetitions with 30-40 seconds rest between sets. Target: Gluteal muscles and pelvic control:

    Other: Group B: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core stregthening exercises

Interventions

  • OtherGroup A: Gluteal Muscle Activation

    Gluteal Activation focuses on "waking up" and isolating the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus to ensure they fire properly, often using low-load, high-control movements.

  • OtherGroup B: Gluteal Muscle Activation and Core stregthening exercises

    Gluteal Activation focuses on "waking up" and isolating the gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus to ensure they fire properly, often using low-load, high-control movements.Core Strengthening focuses on stabilizing the spine and pelvis by targeting the abdominals, back, and deep pelvic muscles.

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11)

    The Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-11) is a shortened, 11-item version of the original 17-item TSK questionnaire used to assess fear of movement, or kinesiophobia, in individuals with chronic pain or other conditions involving movement limitations

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  2. Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)

    The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) is used to assess "patients' initial function, ongoing progress, and outcome" for a variety of disorders affecting the lower extremities. LEFS is a self-reported survey. The LEFS total score ranges from 0 to 80, with higher scores indicating better functional ability.

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  3. Numeric Pain Rating Scale

    The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a tool used to measure the intensity of pain. It's a unidimensional scale, typically an 11-point scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain imaginable. Patients verbally or numerically indicate the level of pain they are experiencing.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

  4. The Trendelenburg test

    The Trendelenburg test is a physical examination used to assess the strength of hip abductor muscles, specifically the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus, or to check for the competency of venous valves in the legs. A positive Trendelenburg sign, indicated by a drop of the pelvis on the unsupported side during a single-leg stance, suggests weakness in the hip abductors.

    Time frame: 4 Weeks

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Study locations

1 of 1 sites recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Updates

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on May 8, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07576114
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
May 8, 2026
Start date
Dec 5, 2025
Primary completion
May 5, 2026 (estimated)
Completion
May 28, 2026 (estimated)
Last update
May 8, 2026

Study contacts

REHMAT KHATOON, MS-OMPT
Contact
rehmi123jillani@gmail.com
0321-8562693
Attiq ur Rehman Physiotherapist, MS
Contact
attiq.rehman@riphah.edu.pk
+92-336-1055533
Attiq Ur Rehman, MS
principal investigator · Riphah International University

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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