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Effects of Shoulder and Neck Mobilization on Pain, Sensation and Functionality in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Led by Kutahya Health Sciences University · Updated on 2024-10-10
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research evaluates the effects of shoulder and neck mobilization on pain, sensation, and functionality in patients diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome. Participants will be adults who have persistent shoulder pain for at least three months and a pain level of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The study aims to compare different treatment combinations to better understand how these therapies may impact shoulder condition and function. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: conventional treatment alone, conventional treatment plus shoulder mobilization, or conventional treatment combined with both shoulder and neck mobilization. Conventional treatment includes hot packs, TENS, ultrasound, and exercises. Shoulder mobilization involves specific joint mobilization techniques, while neck mobilization uses various traction and gliding techniques. Treatments are delivered by hospital staff over a period of three weeks. Throughout the study, researchers will assess pain intensity using VAS, shoulder function with the DASH questionnaire, and physical measures such as painful arch and pain-free joint range of motion using a goniometer. Sensory evaluations include pressure pain threshold and two-point discrimination tests. These assessments are conducted before the intervention and repeated after three weeks. The study will monitor outcomes for an average of one year to evaluate the lasting effects of the treatments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Shoulder and Neck Mobilization in Patients With Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Be 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
- Have not received any treatment for shoulder problems in the last 6 months
- Have had shoulder pain lasting 3 months or more
- Have an initial pain level of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
You will not qualify if you...
- History of surgery in the shoulder, cervical, or thoracic region
- Have a shoulder condition such as frozen shoulder or instability
- Full-thickness rotator cuff tear
- Have systemic musculoskeletal disease
- Have systemic rheumatic disease
- History of upper extremity fracture
- Diagnosed with scoliosis
- Have neurological problems
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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 - Up to 1 year
Participants receive conventional treatment with hot packs, TENS, ultrasound, and exercises, with some groups also receiving shoulder and/or neck mobilization techniques.
Regular visits during treatment as scheduled by the study team
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, Turkey (Türkiye), 43100
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Research Team
M
Meltem Işıntaş
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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