How hemiplegic shoulder pain after stroke affects arm movement, trunk control, balance, mobility, and daily independence.
Official title: Effects of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain on Body Structure and Activity in Patients With Stroke
Run by Kutahya Health Sciences University · NCT07559006 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will see if adults with hemiplegic shoulder pain after a stroke have worse arm movement, trunk control, fear of falling, mobility, and independence in everyday activities compared with those without shoulder pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kutahya Health Sciences University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kütahya, Kütahya) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07559006 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18 or older with a diagnosis of stroke, Mini Mental State Examination score of 24 or higher, and a shoulder pain VAS of 3 or more who can attend assessments at the study site are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People with other neurological diseases (besides stroke), significant communication deficits or neglect, recent upper or lower extremity surgery within six months, or severe cognitive impairment are unlikely to be eligible or to benefit from the study findings.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an observational study that compares two groups of adults with stroke — those with hemiplegic shoulder pain and those without — to measure differences in upper extremity motor function, trunk control, fear of falling, mobility, and independence in activities of daily living. Participants will complete standardized motor and functional scales, pain ratings, and radiologic shoulder assessments where applicable. Investigators will compare group scores and look for correlations between the Upper Shoulder Pain Rating Scale (USPRS), imaging findings, and functional outcome measures. The design is cross-sectional within an acute/subacute stroke population and does not introduce experimental treatments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If results show clear links between shoulder pain and worse functional outcomes, clinicians could better target rehabilitation and pain management to improve arm function and independence after stroke.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational studies have reported associations between hemiplegic shoulder pain and poorer upper-limb function and mobility, though randomized interventional evidence to reduce long-term impact is limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosis of stroke * Aged ≥ 18 years old * Mini Mental State Test score ≥ 24 points * Having a shoulder VAS score of 3 points or higher Exclusion Criteria: * Having another neurological disease (except for stroke * Having communication deficits or neglect * Having a surgery upper or lower extremity in the last 6 months
Where it's running
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Kütahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ali Çağtay DAYI, MD — Kütahya Health Sciences University
- Study coordinator: Lütfiye AKKURT, Assistant Professor
- Email: lutfiye.akkurt@ksbu.edu.tr
- Phone: 0 (274) 260 00 43
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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.