Comparing Kinesiotaping and Scapular Stabilization Exercises for Shoulder Pain
Effects of Kinesio Taping and Scapular Stabilization Exercises on ROM, Pain and Function in Badminton Players With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
This study is testing whether Kinesiotaping or Scapular Stabilization exercises work better to relieve shoulder pain for people with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sehat Medical Complex Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06688214 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of Kinesiotaping versus Scapular Stabilization exercises in treating Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS). Participants aged 18 to 55 with shoulder pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one receiving Kinesiotaping and the other undergoing Scapular Stabilization exercises. The study aims to assess which intervention provides better pain relief and functional improvement. Conducted at Punjab Sports Board in Lahore, this trial will help clarify the comparative effectiveness of these common rehabilitation techniques.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 55 with persistent shoulder pain and positive clinical signs of SIS.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as cervical radiculopathy, significant osteoarthritis, or previous shoulder surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide clearer guidance on effective rehabilitation strategies for patients suffering from shoulder pain due to SIS.
How similar studies have performed: While Kinesiotaping and scapular stabilization exercises are commonly used, this study is novel in directly comparing their effectiveness for SIS.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Participants with age between 18 to 55 years. Participants with pain on the anterolateral side of the shoulder for ≥3 months. Participants diagnosed with ≥3 positive clinical signs of SIS, such as the Neer or Hawkins-Kennedy test, a painful arc by a sports physical therapist. Mild or Moderate pain on resisted external rotation, or the Empty Can test. Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. Participants with osteoarthritis in the acromioclavicular or glenohumeral joint. Calcific tendinitis, adhesive capsulitis, glenohumeral instability or a partial or full-thickness rotator cuff tear, clinical history of acute trauma, previous surgery or previous fracture in the affected shoulder. Corticosteroid injection into the shoulder joint in the previous 12 months.
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah International University — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Imran Ghafoor Dr., DPT, M.phill
- Email: imran.ghafoor@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +923344292887
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.