Investigating vibration therapy for rotator cuff syndrome
Official title: The Effects of Vibration Therapy at Different Frequencies on Pain, Range of Motion, Functionality, Joint Position Sense, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Run by Medipol University · NCT06899945 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing whether different frequencies of vibration therapy can help people with rotator cuff syndrome feel less pain and move better compared to regular physiotherapy.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 30 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 48 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beykoz) |
| Trial ID | NCT06899945 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are individuals aged 30-60 with a diagnosed rotator cuff lesion and experiencing shoulder pain for at least 3 weeks.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with additional orthopedic or neurological disorders affecting the shoulder or those who have recently participated in physiotherapy may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study explores the effects of vibration therapy at different frequencies using a percussion massage gun on individuals with rotator cuff syndrome. Participants will be divided into three groups: one receiving vibration therapy at 33 Hz, another at 16.7 Hz, and a control group undergoing conventional physiotherapy. The study aims to assess improvements in pain, range of motion, functionality, joint position sense, and overall quality of life. By examining the efficacy of vibration therapy, the research seeks to provide scientific evidence for its therapeutic benefits in treating this common shoulder disorder.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a novel non-invasive treatment option to alleviate pain and improve functionality for patients with rotator cuff syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: While percussion massage therapy is gaining popularity, scientific evidence on its effectiveness for rotator cuff syndrome is limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with rotator cuff lesion, * Experiencing shoulder pain for at least 3 weeks, * Aged between 30-60 years, * Having restricted shoulder range of motion. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with an additional orthopedic or neurological disorder affecting the shoulder, * Those with a history of previous shoulder trauma, * Individuals who have participated in a physiotherapy program within the last 3 months, * Those unable to tolerate vibration therapy.
Where it's running
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Emre Dansuk
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Emre Dansuk, PhD — Medipol University
- Study coordinator: Emre Dansuk, PhD
- Email: edansuk@medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: +9053377790434
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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.