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Comparison of Supervised Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Programs in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Led by Izmir Katip Celebi University · Updated on 2026-05-08
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Izmir Katip Celebi University
Lead Sponsor
K
Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of physiotherapist-supervised rehabilitation and home exercise programs in individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). SAIS is a common musculoskeletal disorder characterized by shoulder pain, reduced range of motion, and functional limitations, negatively affecting quality of life. Participants diagnosed with SAIS will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: a supervised rehabilitation group, a home exercise group, or a control group. Randomization will be performed using an online randomization tool. Individuals in the supervised rehabilitation group will receive a structured physiotherapy program administered by a physiotherapist, while those in the home exercise group will perform a standardized exercise program at home following initial instruction. Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention during the study period and will be assessed only. Outcome measures including pain intensity, upper extremity function, range of motion, grip strength, sleep quality, and quality of life will be evaluated at baseline and after the intervention period. The results of this study are expected to provide evidence regarding the comparative effectiveness of supervised and home-based exercise approaches in the management of SAIS.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Supervised Rehabilitation and Home Exercise Programs in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Literate in Turkish
- Aged between 30 and 65 years
- No visual or hearing impairment
- Diagnosed with unilateral subacromial impingement syndrome by a specialist physician
- Positive painful arc test, Infraspinatus test, and Hawkins-Kennedy test
- Pain during overhead activities
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of a mental or psychological disorder that may affect study findings
- Inadequate cooperation
- History of upper extremity fracture within the last 6 months
- Presence of cervical neurological symptoms
- Glenohumeral instability
- Acromioclavicular joint pathology
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear or total rupture
- Signs of glenohumeral osteoarthritis
- History of frozen shoulder
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kırsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye), 40100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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