Therapeutic Progressive Exercise on Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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0Started 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
Upper limb tendinopathies, especially the so called "shoulder impingement syndrome", is a common injury among the population. Its management usually involves active treatments, being the therapeutic progressive exercise the most important and effective modality. However, whether a certain criterion is more appropriate than another when progressing the exercise program remains unclear. We propose a new program based on progressive exercises serving as a standard approach for the management of shoulder impingement syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Subjects older than 18 years.
* Subjects previously diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome.
* Presence of 3 of the following sings: impingement sign according to Neer and to Hawking-Kennedy, positive result on Jobes test, painful arc, and positive result on Patte's manoeuvre.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Findings of spinal radiculopathy.
* General neck and shoulder pain.
* Symptoms of frozen shoulder.
* Pregnancy.
* Fybromyalgia.
* Suspected polyarthritis.
* Chronic pain syndrome.
* Altered blood coagulation.
* Consumption of anticoagulants, opioids or antiepileptics.
* Drug intakes.
* Alcohol intakes higher than 27.4 grams for men or 13.7 grams for women.
* Allergies.
* Cancer.
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
1
Change from baseline in Function measured with Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)
Timeframe: 14 weeks
2
Change from baseline in Function measured with Constant-Murley Score (CMS)
Timeframe: 14 weeks
3
Change from baseline in Function measured with Upper Limb Functional Index (ULFI)