Core stabilization exercises added to physical therapy for rotator cuff partial tears
Official title: Investigation of the Effectiveness of Core Stabilization Exercises in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tear
Run by Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital · NCT07377292 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether adding core stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy helps people aged 40–60 with partial rotator cuff tears.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 69 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kırşehir) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 13, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 25, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07377292 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 40–60 with MRI-confirmed partial supraspinatus tears and positive clinical tests who report moderate pain (VAS 3.5–7.4) and are willing to participate in a physical therapy program.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with full-thickness rotator cuff tears, prior shoulder surgery, recent injections, or concurrent neurological disease may not see benefit from this approach.
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 a core stabilization exercise program plus conventional rehabilitation to a classic trunk and abdominal strengthening protocol in adults with partial rotator cuff tears. Participants are 40 to 60 years old and must have MRI-confirmed partial supraspinatus tears with positive shoulder tests and moderate pain. The aim is to see if improving trunk stability can enhance shoulder function and overall recovery. Outcomes focus on pain, shoulder function, and recovery trajectory under conservative care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience reduced pain and improved shoulder function with a more effective rehabilitation approach.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests trunk and shoulder kinetic-chain training can influence shoulder function, but results in this specific combination are not yet definitive.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 40 to 60 years with a partial supraspinatus tear detected by MRI, reported by a radiologist, and confirmed by a physiatrist. * Patients who test positive for at least two of the Jobe, Hawkins and Neer tests during the physical examination * Patients with a visual analog scale (VAS) score between 3.5 and 7.4 millimeters (mm) Exclusion Criteria: * Participants do not wish to continue treatment for any reason * Complete or massive rotator cuff tear * Use of non-steroidal or steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs * If they have received shoulder injections or physical therapy within the three months prior to the study * History of acute trauma * Presence of neurological disease * History of surgery on the treated shoulder * Symptomatic acromioclavicular joint arthritis * Frozen shoulder
Where it's running
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Süleyman DALAR
- Email: suleymandalar39@gmail.com
- Phone: +905384412189
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.