CompletedNot Applicable

Physiotherapy Treatment of Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinopathies. Global Postural Reeducation or Aerobic Exercise?

Spain66 participantsStarted 2022-10-30

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in participant population (patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy of the shoulder) the effect of a Global Postural Reeducation (GPR) program vs. a nonspecific therapeutic (aerobic) exercise program

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Shoulder pain with duration of at least 3 months * Positive painful arc test during abduction * At least one positive of the following tests: Hawkins-Kennedy test, Neer's sig, empty can test, drop arm or lift-off test Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical radiculopathy * Moderate or severe degenerative arthropathy * Complete rotator cuff tear * History of shoulder or neck surgery * History of shoulder fractures or dislocation * Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis * Previous interventions with steroid injections or physiotherapy 2 months before the start of the program

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

Changes in pain and disability after the treatment program

Timeframe: Baseline, one week after the last sessio, 3 months and 6 months after the last session

Changes in pain and disability after the treatment program

Timeframe: Baseline, one week after the last sessio, 3 months and 6 months after the last session

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05613998

SponsorUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-31

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Changes in pain and disability after the treatment program

Timeframe: Baseline, one week after the last sessio, 3 months and 6 months after the last session

Changes in pain and disability after the treatment program

Timeframe: Baseline, one week after the last sessio, 3 months and 6 months after the last session