Blood Flow Restriction Training vs Pilates for Subacromial Impingement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This interventional study compares two low-load exercise approaches—blood flow restriction training (BFR) and Pilates—to conventional therapy for subacromial impingement syndrome. Participants receive either BFR-based strengthening or Pilates in addition to standard rehabilitation, with the aim of improving pain, range of motion, and shoulder strength. The trial targets adults aged 18–55 with subacromial impingement symptoms lasting 4–12 weeks and moderate pain. Outcomes focus on pain levels, functional scores, and shoulder mobility to determine which approach offers better short- to mid-term benefits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1 - Age ranging from 18 to 55 years of both genders, with BMI ranging 18.5 to 29.9 Kg/m2 2. Clinically diagnosed with SIS, based on having ≥ 3 positive results of the following; pain during shoulder elevation and overhead activities, the painful arc, Neer impingement, Hawkins-Kennedy impingement, external rotation resistance, or empty can tests 3. Symptoms duration between 4 to 12 weeks (subacute and chronic phases)

4\. pain level should be ranged from 3 to 8 on the VAS .

Exclusion Criteria:

1 - History of shoulder surgery, traumatic injury or systematic diseases 2. Any cervical problems as cervical disc \& any patient with radioculopathy. 3. Pregnancy. 4. Acute stage of subacromial impingement syndrome 5. Full thickness tear confirmed by the orthopaedist. 6. subjects shouldn't receive any physical therapy sessions in the past 3 months to minimize any confounders to treatment.

Where it's running

• Faculty of physical therapy, Rashid university
  Rāshid, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Enas Fawzy Youssf, Professor of physical therapy — Cairo University
• Study coordinator: Manar Tarek Abdelnaser, Demonstrator
• Email: tm610587@gmail.com
• Phone: +2001553437534

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.