The Effect of Thoracic Mulligan Mobilization on Sub-acromial Impingement Syndrome (NCT04801732) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Thoracic Mulligan Mobilization on Sub-acromial Impingement Syndrome
Egypt74 participantsStarted 2022-08-01
Plain-language summary
This study was conducted to investigate the effect of mulligan thoracic sustained natural apophyseal glide on patients diagnosed as sub acromial impingement syndrome and its effect on shoulder range of motion, pain, function and disability of affected shoulder joint and size of sub acromial space, Half of the patients will treated with traditional treatment and mulligan thoracic SNAGS technique, while the other half will treated with traditional treatment only.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients referred as sub-acromial impingement syndrome (stage 2) according to neer's classification.
. Have +ve Neer's sign, +ve Hawkins and Kennedy test and +ve Empty and full can tests.
. selected from both genders.
. Aged from 25 to 40 years old.
. Have restricted thoracic extension motion ( +ve occiput to wall test).
Exclusion criteria
. History of shoulder adhesive capsulitis
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
Pain by Visual analogue scale
Timeframe: changes from baseline to before treatment and changes before treatment to immediately after treatment
2
Range of motion of shoulder joint by universal goniometer.
Timeframe: changes from baseline to before treatment and changes before treatment to immediately after treatment
3
Shoulder pain and disability index
Timeframe: changes from baseline to before treatment and changes before treatment to immediately after treatment
4
The sub-acromial space by radiograph X ray
Timeframe: changes from baseline to before treatment and changes before treatment to immediately after treatment