Impact of tendon neuroplastic training on shoulder pain and function
Effects of Tendon Neuroplastic Training on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
This study is testing if a new type of training for the shoulder can help people with long-term rotator cuff pain feel better and move more easily compared to standard treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06707857 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effects of tendon neuroplastic training compared to standard treatments on pain, range of motion, and disability in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Participants with shoulder complaints lasting at least three months will undergo assessments using tools like the NPRS, Goinmeter, and SPADI questionnaire before and after the intervention. The goal is to determine if this innovative training approach can lead to better outcomes than conventional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals experiencing shoulder pain for at least three months, specifically in the proximal lateral aspect of the upper arm.
Not a fit: Patients with bilateral shoulder pain, recent corticosteroid injections, or other specified shoulder conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve shoulder function for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
How similar studies have performed: While tendon neuroplastic training is a relatively novel approach, similar studies have shown promising results in improving outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Have a current shoulder complaint lasting at least three months prior to the time of enrollment * Pain is located in the proximal lateral aspect of the upper arm (C5 dermatome) * Positive Hawkins-Kennedy test Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral shoulder pain * Less than 90 degrees of active elevation of the arm * Corticosteroid injection within the last six weeks * Radiologically verified fracture * Glenohumeral osteoarthritis * Surgery or dislocation of the affected shoulder * Symptomatic arthritis in the Ac joint * Frozen shoulder * Symptoms derived from the cervical spine
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Riphah Rehabilitation clinic — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Saba Rafique, MS-OMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, Phd
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03324390125
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.