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Effects of Corrective External Support and Regional Vibration Applications Added to the Rehabilitation Program in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: Randomized Controlled Study
Led by Dokuz Eylul University · Updated on 2025-02-07
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75 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying individuals with chronic subacromial pain syndrome to compare different treatments combined with physiotherapy. This study evaluates the effects of kinesio taping (KT) and local vibration therapy (LVT) added to a standard physiotherapy program, examining short, medium, and long-term outcomes. The goal is to see which method better improves pain, function, muscle strength, proprioception, tendon thickness, and quality of life in people with shoulder pain due to Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS). SIS causes pain, limited motion, and weakness, affecting quality of life and posing treatment challenges. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: standard physiotherapy alone, physiotherapy plus kinesio taping, or physiotherapy plus local vibration therapy. Each group receives a 6-week treatment program with physiotherapy three times a week and daily home exercises. The kinesio taping group will have tape applied to shoulder muscles by a certified physiotherapist, while the vibration therapy group will receive targeted vibration treatments using a device on specific shoulder muscles. All groups receive the same physiotherapy including education, TENS, hot or cold packs, mobilization, and exercises. Participants will be evaluated before treatment, after 3 and 6 weeks, and then followed up at 3 and 6 months. Assessments include pain intensity, range of motion, muscle strength, shoulder tendon thickness, subacromial space, functionality, disability, patient satisfaction, and quality of life using various scales and imaging. This study aims to provide detailed information about the lasting effects of these combined treatments to guide better management of SIS and reduce the burden of this condition.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Corrective External Support and Regional Vibration Applications in Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Being over 18 years of age
- Having diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome
- SIS-related complaints have persisted for at least 3 months
- Not having received any treatment for shoulder problems in the last 6 months
- No history of shoulder injury other than subacromial impingement and/or shoulder symptoms requiring treatment for the last 1 year
- To be able to read and write Turkish in order to complete all evaluations and applications in the study and to carry out evaluations that require reading and writing
You will not qualify if you...
- Having a history of fractures and surgery in the upper extremity and cervicothoracic region
- Having another neurological, orthopedic or rheumatic shoulder problem such as frozen shoulder or instability
- Having a systemic musculoskeletal disease
- Known chest deformity, scoliosis diagnosis and physical disability
- Presence of a skin problem or a condition that may be a contraindication to the application in the area where KT or LVT will be applied
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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 a 6-week physiotherapy program. Depending on group assignment, they may also receive kinesio taping or local vibration therapy alongside physiotherapy.
Three visits per week with a physiotherapist and daily home exercises
Duration - 6 months
Participants are assessed at 3 and 6 months after treatment to evaluate the maintenance of treatment effects on pain, function, and quality of life.
2 visits (at 3 and 6 months post-treatment)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, Balçova, Turkey (Türkiye), 35330
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Research Team
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Sevgi Sevi Yeşilyaprak, PhD
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Fatma Özden, PhD Student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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