Effects of treatment environment on shoulder pain and function
The Effect of the Treatment Environment on Pain, Function, Self Efficacy and Satisfaction in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether receiving shoulder pain treatment in a more supportive environment helps people feel less pain and function better compared to a more isolated setting.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06449534 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study investigates how different therapeutic environments affect pain levels, functionality, self-efficacy, and patient satisfaction in individuals with rotator cuff related shoulder pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an enriched therapeutic environment or an isolated therapeutic environment while receiving the same treatment regimen, which includes patient education, exercise therapy, and cold application. Evaluations will be conducted at multiple time points to assess changes in pain, functionality, and self-efficacy using validated scales.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 with specific shoulder conditions and moderate pain levels persisting for at least three months.
Not a fit: Patients with severe rotator cuff tears, prior shoulder surgeries, or other significant musculoskeletal or neurological conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance treatment strategies for shoulder pain by identifying optimal therapeutic environments.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific focus on therapeutic environments is novel, previous studies have shown that contextual factors can influence treatment outcomes in physical therapy.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-75 years old * diagnosed with impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy or partial rotator cuff tear * pain level between 3-7 according to visual analog scale * pain persisted for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * having a full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear * history of shoulder surgery * having a musculoskeletal disease that prevents exercise * having a neurological disease or psychological disorder
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- İstanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Health Sciences — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve KOYUNCU CENİKLİ, Research asistant
- Email: merve.cenikli@iuc.edu.tr
- Phone: 5459039585
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.