Handgrip Strengthening Exercise in Treatment of the Patients With Primary Sub-Acromial Impingemen… (NCT03468088) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Handgrip Strengthening Exercise in Treatment of the Patients With Primary Sub-Acromial Impingement Syndrome
Saudi Arabia40 participantsStarted 2018-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the relative effect of handgrip strengthening exercise in improving function, pain, strength, and active range of motion (AROM) of the shoulder among patients with primary sub-acromial impingement syndrome (SAIS).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
* Aged 18 to 45
* Diagnosed by their referring physician with subacromial impingement syndrome and has a positive impingement \& rotator cuff test
* Pain intensity between 3 to 8 in VAS
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of shoulder fracture or dislocation, osteophytes, and labral tear.
* History of cardiac, neurological or musculoskeletal disease that precludes the ability to perform the exercise in the upper extremity.
* Treatment with another intervention.
* Hand or forearm dysfunction
* Rheumatoid disease
* Diabetic
* History of shoulder, cervical, and thoracic surgery
* Pregnancy
* Malignancy
* Symptoms for more than 1 year
* Bilateral SAIS
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Function
Timeframe: Change from baseline functional score at 8 weeks