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New treatment option for Rotator Cuff Tears
Official title Effect of Mobilization With Movement in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07383038
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) on pain and functional status in individuals with rotator cuff lesions. Rotator cuff pathology is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, and impairments in proprioception may further compromise shoulder motor control and recovery.
- 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 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Clinical and/or imaging-confirmed diagnosis of rotator cuff lesion (e.g., tendinopathy or partial tear)
- Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months
- Pain and functional limitation during shoulder movements
- Ability to actively perform shoulder movements required for assessment and intervention
You likely can't join if
- History of shoulder surgery on the affected side
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear or shoulder instability
- Shoulder fracture, dislocation, or acute trauma within the past 6 months
- Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy)
- Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases
- Severe shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Clinical and/or imaging-confirmed diagnosis of rotator cuff lesion (e.g., tendinopathy or partial tear)
- Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months
- Pain and functional limitation during shoulder movements
- Ability to actively perform shoulder movements required for assessment and intervention
- No physiotherapy or manual therapy treatment for the affected shoulder within the last 3 months
- History of shoulder surgery on the affected side
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear or shoulder instability
- Shoulder fracture, dislocation, or acute trauma within the past 6 months
- Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy)
- Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases
- Severe shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis
- Current participation in another clinical trial
- Use of corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 3 months
- Pregnancy
- Inability to comply with the study protocol or assessment procedures
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Kırşehir, 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, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.