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The Effect of a Dual-Task Technique-Based Exercise Program on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Led by Istanbul University · Updated on 2026-04-20
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of a dual-task-based exercise program on clinical outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. This study aims to compare pain levels, shoulder function, and psychosocial factors between participants doing physical exercises combined with cognitive tasks and those doing a standard shoulder rehabilitation program. The study focuses on whether adding cognitive tasks to physical therapy changes pain intensity and functional status in patients with this condition. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: the Dual-Task Technique-Based Exercise Group or the Standard Exercise Group. Both groups receive patient education and participate in supervised exercise sessions twice weekly for six weeks, totaling 12 sessions. The dual-task group performs exercises while simultaneously completing cognitive tasks targeting attention and memory, while the standard group follows a shoulder exercise program without cognitive tasks. Participants will be assessed at the start of the study, after six weeks of treatment, and again at 12 weeks for follow-up. Evaluations include pain intensity using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and other measures such as shoulder disability questionnaires and assessments of pain catastrophizing and fear of movement. The study monitors these outcomes to understand how the exercise approaches affect pain and function over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
The Effect of a Dual-Task Technique-Based Exercise Program on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosis of impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or partial rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder pain level 3 according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- Shoulder pain persisting for at least 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of shoulder instability, adhesive capsulitis, or full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear
- Presence of musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or psychological conditions that would prevent participation in an exercise program
- History of shoulder surgery
- Having received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection treatment for shoulder pain within the past 6 months
- Presence of cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in dual-task exercise activities
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants receive patient education and participate in a supervised exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks. One group performs exercises concurrently with cognitive tasks, while the other group follows a standard shoulder exercise program without cognitive tasks.
Twice weekly visits for 12 sessions total
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants undergo assessments 6 weeks after completing the exercise program to evaluate clinical outcomes.
1 visit (in-person) at week 12
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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İrem Ece İçöz, Bachelor's degree
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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