The Effect of an Evidence-based Physiotherapy Regimen for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy (NCT02304003) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of an Evidence-based Physiotherapy Regimen for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Norway80 participantsStarted 2014-04
Plain-language summary
Primary aim of this study is to investigate wether an evidence-based physiotherapy regimen is more effective than standard care in patients referred for arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder. It is hypothesized that a multimodal physiotherapy regimen will relieve pain, improve shoulder function and reduce the need for subacromial decompression surgery of the shoulder compared to standard care/wait and see controls.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Typical history with difficulties working with arms elevated over the head, and pain located in the upper segment of C5 dermatome.
. Symptom duration of minimum 3 months.
. Three or more reproducible signs of rotator cuff tendinopathy / subacromial impingement:
Exclusion criteria
. Shoulder pain due to trauma, e.g. fall.
. Reduced ROM consistent with adhesive capsulitis/frozen shoulder
. History in combination with examination and tests (apprehension/relocation), giving reason to suspect pathological instability
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Need for surgery
Timeframe: 12 weeks (end of treatment) and 6 months post treatment
. OA of the glenohumeral joint, Os acromiale with decreased space of the subacromial space, previous fractures in the shoulder complex or shoulder surgery on the symptomatic side.
. Subjects with other comorbidity: Rheumatological or neurological disease, fibromyalgia or symptoms from the cervical spine
. Subjects suffering from serious psychiatric illness.
. Subjects unable to understand English or Norwegian.