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New treatment option for Shoulder Pain
Official title Shoulder Impingement Syndrome and Graded Motor Imagery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06092502
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Graded motor imagery (GMI): used successfully in chronic, complex and painful clinical conditions accompanied by many pain and movement problems; It is a treatment, education and rehabilitation process that is based on recently obtained scientific data and current clinical studies, is individually adapted and approaches the individual holistically with a biopsychosocial model. Nowadays, it is frequently used in the treatment of some neurological diseases.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 50
You may be able to join if
- 20-50 years of age with complaints of shoulder pain in the anterio-lateral region lasting more than 6 weeks, with a positive Neer impingement test...
- Additionally, patients must have at least one of the symptoms listed. These symptoms are: painful arch on active shoulder elevation, pain with...
You likely can't join if
- Having had a steroid injection into the shoulder within the last 3 months
- Previous surgery on the neck, thoracic spine or shoulder
- Red flags (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, history of...
- History of shoulder dislocation, subluxation, fracture, adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, or cervical or thoracic surgery
- History of full-thickness rotator cuff tear
- History of cervical disc herniation in the last 6 weeks
See the full eligibility criteria
- 20-50 years of age with complaints of shoulder pain in the anterio-lateral region lasting more than 6 weeks, with a positive Neer impingement test and/or a positive Hawkins-Kennedy test
- Additionally, patients must have at least one of the symptoms listed. These symptoms are: painful arch on active shoulder elevation, pain with resisted shoulder external rotation in abduction at 90°, and a positive...
- Having had a steroid injection into the shoulder within the last 3 months
- Previous surgery on the neck, thoracic spine or shoulder
- Red flags (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, resting blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, history of long-term steroid use)
- History of shoulder dislocation, subluxation, fracture, adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder, or cervical or thoracic surgery
- History of full-thickness rotator cuff tear
- History of cervical disc herniation in the last 6 weeks
- History of breast cancer on the involved side
- Isolated acromioclavicular joint pathology (i.e., pain directly localized over the acromioclavicular joint).
- Signs of cervical radiculopathy, radiculitis, or referred pain originating from the cervical spine
- Receiving treatment for shoulder pain in the last 3 months
- Being currently pregnant (Dunning, 2022)
- Scoring ≤24 on the Standardized Mini Mental Test was determined.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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