Exercise for Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Comparison Between Closed-chain Shoulder Girdle Scapular Depression Exercise and Shoulder Girdle Depression Against Manual Resistance on Patients With Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
NA · Cairo University · NCT05318209
This study tests which type of exercise helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome feel better and move their shoulders more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr Ash Shaykh) |
| Trial ID | NCT05318209 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of two different exercise regimens on patients with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty patients will be randomly assigned to either a study group receiving closed-chain shoulder girdle scapular depression exercises or a control group performing shoulder girdle depression against manual resistance. Both groups will also engage in stretching, eccentric exercises, and strength training over a period of five weeks. The goal is to determine which exercise method is more effective in improving shoulder function and reducing disability.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 25 to 45 with stage I or II shoulder impingement as diagnosed by an orthopedic surgeon.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of cardiac diseases, cervical radiculopathy, shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, or acute shoulder trauma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more effective exercise protocols for patients suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While various exercise methods have been explored for shoulder impingement, this specific comparison of closed-chain versus manual resistance exercises is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged from 25 to 45 years old. * Patients with shoulder impingement stage I \&II as judged by criteria of neer classification. * Patients diagnosed by orthopedic surgeon with shoulder impingement, the diagnosis will be confirmed by positive Neer and Hawkins tests. Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiac diseases or dyspnea on exertion * Patients with cervical radiculopathy. * Patients with shoulder instability. * Patients with frozen shoulder. * Acute shoulder trauma.
Where this trial is running
Kafr Ash Shaykh
- Kafr Elshiekh Hospital — Kafr Ash Shaykh, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nasr A. Abdelkader, PhD
- Email: dr.nasrawad@cu.edu.eg
- Phone: 00201025771117
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.
Conditions: Shoulder Impingement Syndrome