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Age: 30Years - 55Years
All Genders
ID07390396
Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Led by Deraya University · Updated on 2026-02-05
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common cause of shoulder pain that leads to difficulty using the shoulder and lowers quality of life. Researchers are studying whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to a program of rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises improves recovery compared to exercise alone. This trial includes adults aged 30 to 55 with confirmed rotator cuff tendinopathy lasting more than three months. Participants are randomly divided into two groups. One group receives ESWT once a week for six weeks along with exercises three times weekly, focusing on strengthening and controlling shoulder muscles. The other group performs the same exercise program without ESWT. ESWT is applied to the supraspinatus tendon using a focused probe delivering 1500 shocks per session at a pressure of 1.5 bar. During the six-week study, participants will be monitored for changes in tendon thickness, shoulder pain levels, shoulder disability, and muscle strength. These measures are assessed at the start and end of treatment. The study aims to understand if combining ESWT with exercise offers greater benefits for tendon healing and shoulder function than exercise therapy alone.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Who Can Participate
Age: 30Years - 55Years
All Genders
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 > 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 > 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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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program three times weekly for 6 weeks. Participants in the experimental group also receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy once weekly for 6 weeks to promote tendon healing and reduce shoulder pain.
Weekly visits for ESWT sessions and thrice weekly supervised exercise sessions
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt
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Research Team
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Aliaa Hussein
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
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