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Effects of Rigid Taping in Acromioclavicular Joint Degeneration
Led by Hacettepe University · Updated on 2026-01-12
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study will examine whether rigid taping applied to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint can reduce shoulder pain and improve shoulder function in people with AC joint degeneration. Participants with shoulder pain and a confirmed diagnosis of AC joint degeneration will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: (1) rigid taping plus a standardized exercise program or (2) the same exercise program without taping. The program will last 4 weeks, with weekly supervised visits. Pain, shoulder motion, and shoulder function will be assessed at baseline, after the first session (acute effect), at the end of treatment (Week 4), and at a 3-month follow-up.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Rigid Taping in Acromioclavicular Joint Degeneration
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- A clinical diagnosis of acromioclavicular (AC) joint degeneration confirmed by clinical examination and imaging (X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI).
- Shoulder pain duration of at least 4 weeks.
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Willingness to refrain from any additional treatments outside the study protocol during the study period and to provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Current or previous diagnosis or history of acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation.
- Diagnosis of frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
- History of acute trauma or fracture involving the shoulder girdle (e.g., clavicle fracture, shoulder dislocation).
- History of shoulder surgery.
- Systemic inflammatory joint disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) or other systemic arthropathies.
- Skin conditions preventing taping (e.g., rash, open wound, or known tape allergy).
- Neuromuscular disease or neurological disorders affecting shoulder function
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Irem Duzgun, PhD, Prof
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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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