Investigating factors affecting chronic shoulder pain
Investigation of the Profile of Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Cross-sectional Study
This study is trying to find out what factors, like stress and lifestyle, might be causing chronic shoulder pain in patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Thessaly Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Lamia, Sterea Ellada and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05481710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to identify predictors of nociplastic pain in patients suffering from chronic shoulder pain. Participants will undergo a series of assessments, including questionnaires on demographics, pain history, and psychological factors, followed by physical examinations and sensory tests. The study will focus on understanding the interplay between psychological distress, functionality, and lifestyle factors in relation to chronic pain. The classification system proposed by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) will be utilized to identify nociplastic pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include men and women aged 18-65 with chronic shoulder pain lasting more than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with referred shoulder pain from other primary sources or those with chronic pain syndromes may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of chronic shoulder pain, enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: While nociplastic pain is a recognized concept, this specific approach to studying its predictors in chronic shoulder pain is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * patients (men and women) with chronic shoulder pain (lasting more than 3 months, 3/10 Numeric Pain Rating Scale), * aged 18-65 years * mentally able to follow instructions or * healthy volunteers * aged 18-65 * who do not experience pain and have not received analgesic medication in the last trimester. Exclusion Criteria: * referred shoulder pain from different primary sources of pain (eg shoulder pain in women with mastectomy or stroke), * pain manifested by movements in the neck, * shoulder arthroplasty or fractures or dislocation of the shoulder, - * diagnosis of chronic pain syndrome such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic regional pain syndrome, cancer diagnosis, osteoporosis, rheumatic inflammatory diseases, * use of medication for neurological/psychiatric disorders, * the presence of gastrointestinal or renal disease * taking medication that may affect the assessment results, such as calcium channel blockers that could alter HRV, * pregnancy or childbirth before 1 year will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Lamia, Sterea Ellada and 1 other locations
- Clinical Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Laboratory — Lamia, Sterea Ellada, Greece (Recruiting)
- KAT Attica General Hospital — Athens, Greece (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Paraskevi N. Bilika — University of Thessaly
- Study coordinator: Paraskevi N. Bilika
- Email: pbilika@uth.gr
- Phone: +306982150029
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.