New training method for military personnel recovering from shoulder dislocation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to compare a novel rehabilitation approach called apprehension-based training with standard physical therapy for military personnel who have experienced an anterior shoulder dislocation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the new training method, which focuses on controlling the shoulder under unstable conditions, or to standard physical therapy as determined by their therapist. The primary goal is to assess whether the new training leads to improved recovery outcomes, including better shoulder function and reduced recurrence of dislocations.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-39 years
* Shoulder dislocation (primary or recurrent) documented by a medical practitioner (physician, military medic)
* Positive anterior apprehension test
* Gross shoulder muscle strength 3/5 or greater

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous shoulder fracture, tendon tear, or shoulder surgery
* Voluntary shoulder dislocation
* Functional (Stanmore polar III) shoulder instability
* Dislocation associated with a motor vehicle accident.
* Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, cancer (current), fibromyalgia, psychiatric disease)
* Current pregnancy
* Inability to attend at least one physical therapy session every 2 weeks.

Where it's running

• Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps
  Be’er Ya‘aqov, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Alon Rabin, PhD, DPT
• Email: alonra@ariel.ac.il
• Phone: 972-52-3581550

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.