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The Effect of an Exercise Program Based on Attentional Focus Shifting on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Led by Istanbul University · Updated on 2026-04-22
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
56 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of an attention shift-based rehabilitation program on clinical outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain (RCRSP). The study will evaluate the effects of an attention shift approach, in which motor tasks targeting regions outside the shoulder are performed concurrently with standard shoulder exercises, on pain, functional status, and pain catastrophizing. These results will be compared with those of a standard shoulder rehabilitation program. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Is there a difference in pain levels between individuals with RCRSP who participate in an attention shift-based rehabilitation program and those who participate in a standard exercise program? Is there a difference between these two rehabilitation approaches in terms of shoulder function and pain catastrophizing? Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either an attention shift-based rehabilitation group or a standard shoulder rehabilitation group Participate in supervised exercise sessions twice per week for 6 weeks Attend sessions lasting approximately 60-75 minutes Undergo clinical assessments at baseline and at week 6
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effect of an Exercise Program Based on Attentional Focus Shifting on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months
- Pain intensity of at least 3 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale during activity
- Presence of a painful arc during shoulder flexion or abduction
- Positive Neer test or Hawkins-Kennedy test
- Pain provoked by resisted external rotation/abduction of the humerus or a positive Jobe (Empty Can) test
- Clinical diagnosis of subacromial pain syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy, subacromial bursitis, or symptomatic partial/full-thickness rotator cuff tear
- Ability to understand and complete questionnaires in Turkish
You will not qualify if you...
- Adhesive capsulitis with 30% or more limitation in passive range of motion
- Advanced osteoarthritis of the shoulder
- History of fracture or dislocation affecting the shoulder region
- Advanced acromioclavicular joint pathology
- Massive rotator cuff tear with positive lag signs
- Previous shoulder surgery
- Presence of neurological disorders
- Diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis
- History of cancer
- Symptomatic cervical spine pathology
- Corticosteroid injection to the shoulder within the past 6 weeks
- Cognitive impairments interfering with clinical tasks or attention shift-based exercises
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
R
Rezzan Atay, Bachelor's degree
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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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