Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Effectiveness of Kinesiologic Taping and Dry Needling in the Treatment of Subacromial Pain Syndrome

Lead Sponsor:

Bursa City Hospital

Conditions:

Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Impingement Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two common physiotherapy methods, Kinesiologic Taping (KT) and Dry Needling (DN), in the treatment of Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS), a frequent cause...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-65 years
  • Pain in the upper, outer arm, especially during shoulder elevation
  • Shoulder pain lasting more than 6 weeks with or without partial rotator cuff tear
  • At least three of the following findings:
  • Painful arc during flexion or abduction
  • Positive Neer test
  • Positive Hawkins-Kennedy test
  • Painful resisted external rotation
  • Positive Jobe's test
  • Diagnosis confirmed by MRI evaluation when indicated

Exclusion

  • Participation in a physical therapy program or receipt of injection therapy within the past 3 months
  • Previous shoulder surgery
  • Presence of joint contracture
  • Complete tendon rupture
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Systemic inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis)
  • Known allergy to tape or materials used in interventions
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Local infection or open wound in the treatment area
  • Cognitive dysfunction that prevents cooperation
  • History of malignancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

October 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07190768

Start Date

October 1 2025

End Date

October 1 2026

Last Update

September 24 2025

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