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Muscle Function, Central Nervous System Sensitization, and Pain Profiling in Patients With Subacromial Pain (SAP-CNSS).

Denmark72 participantsStarted 2017-11-13

Plain-language summary

In this case-control study, the investigators compare shoulder muscle function, pain, and central nervous system sensitization in patients with Subacromial Pain (SAP) to that in healthy controls. The investigators also examine if a relationship exists between shoulder symptom duration and central sensitization, shoulder muscle function and shoulder pain distribution in patients with SAP.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have had SAP during the last two weeks or more. * Have positive results from minimum 3 out of 5 clinical tests. * Have experienced pain ranking 4 or above on the VRS scale within the last 7 days. * Are able to speak and understand Danish. * Have given informed consent to participate in the study after they have fully understood the content of the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Have acquired traumatic shoulder injury, and this is onset/cause for current shoulder pain, e.g. fall on shoulder. * Have received a corticosteroid injection within the last six weeks. * Report having had a shoulder fracture within 6 months. * Report having had surgery on the affected shoulder. * Report having radiologically verified glenohumeral osteoarthritis. * Have a luxation or sub-luxation of the glenohumeral or the acromioclavicular joint, clinically suspected labrum lesion, clinically suspected complete traumatic tear of the rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, suspected competing diagnoses (i.e. rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, neurological disorders, and fibromyalgia). * Have a history of diagnosed major psychiatric disorder. * Have a history of illicit drug use; be currently abusing alcohol or currently withdrawing from alcohol abuse. * Have a history of heart disease. * Are pregnant.

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.