Comparing video game exercise and body awareness therapy for shoulder pain
Comparison of Rehabilitative Game Exercise and Body Awareness Therapy in Rotator Cuff Syndrome
This study tests whether playing video game exercises can help people with shoulder pain from a rotator cuff injury feel better and move easier compared to traditional therapy methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beykoz) |
| Trial ID | NCT06228625 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of rehabilitative game exercises compared to body awareness therapy in patients with rotator cuff syndrome. It focuses on individuals diagnosed with partial supraspinatus rupture and aims to improve shoulder function and reduce pain through innovative rehabilitation methods. Participants will be divided into three groups: conventional exercise, body awareness training, and rehabilitative game exercise, to assess which approach yields the best outcomes. The study seeks to explore the potential of video-based games in orthopedic rehabilitation, an area that has seen limited research.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals with unilateral shoulder pain and a diagnosis of partial supraspinatus rupture who have not previously undergone physiotherapy for their shoulder issue.
Not a fit: Patients who have had previous shoulder surgery or received corticosteroid treatment in the last three months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel and effective rehabilitation method for patients suffering from rotator cuff syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While other studies have shown success with video-based rehabilitation in conditions like stroke and cerebral palsy, this approach in orthopedic shoulder rehabilitation is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of partial supraspinatus rupture by an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist placement. * Unilateral shoulder pain, * Not having been involved in any physiotherapy program before due to shoulder problem, * Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m² * Cooperation of individuals Exclusion Criteria: * Having had previous shoulder surgery, * Having received local corticosteroid injection/corticosteroid treatment in the last three months, * Presence of a disease that will affect the neurological, cardiac, systemic, cognitive and visual systems,
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Beykoz
- Özlem Görgülü Göksu — Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Özlem Görgülü Göksu, PT, MSc
- Email: ozlemgrgl94@gmail.com
- Phone: +905386301995
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.