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Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Led by Deraya University · Updated on 2026-02-05
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
19 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Exercise therapy is considered a first-line treatment; however, adjunct modalities such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) may enhance recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding ESWT to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Medically stable individuals who consent to participate in the study.
- Male and female participants aged between 30 and 55 years.
- Diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy, confirmed clinically and by ultrasound or MRI.
- Duration of symptoms greater than 3 months.
- Supraspinatus tendon thickness greater than 5.85 mm as measured by ultrasound.
- Able to follow the treatment plan and attend all therapy sessions.
You will not qualify if you...
- Massive rotator cuff tear or complete tendon rupture.
- Adhesive capsulitis or significant limitation of passive shoulder motion.
- History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or surgery in the affected limb.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or systemic inflammatory disease.
- Cervical radiculopathy or neurological involvement affecting the shoulder.
- Corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 6 months.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- BMI greater than 30 kg/m² (obese individuals excluded).
- Current malignancy, open wounds, or local infection at the treatment site.
- Inability to tolerate shock wave therapy or perform exercise sessions.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
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Research Team
A
Aliaa Hussein
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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