CompletedNot Applicable

Simple and Evidence-based Examination and Treatment of Shoulder Pain in General Practice

Norway160 participantsStarted 2021-03-11

Plain-language summary

Previous research suggests that general practitioners find handling patients with shoulder pain difficult and that the current care for shoulder pain is not in line with the best available evidence (1).This project aims to assess the effectiveness, costs and implementation of an evidence-based guideline for shoulder pain in general practice.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pain in the shoulder region * Above 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to fill in self-report questionnaires or do not understand Norwegian * Acute injury with clinical suspicion of fracture, luxation of shoulder joints or large tendon ruptures * Clinical suspicion of referred pain to the shoulder area from other organs * Signs of inflammatory joint disease * Suspicion of malignant disease * Symptoms and signs of cervical radiculopathy

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

Change in Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

Timeframe: Change from 0 to 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04806191

SponsorUniversity of Oslo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-30

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