Effects of Cold and Kinesio Taping in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis (NCT06425913) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Cold and Kinesio Taping in Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2021-06-01
Plain-language summary
Rotator cuff tendonitis (RCT) is one of the most common shoulder pathologies, causing pain, limitation of shoulder joint movements, and impaired function. Patient education, medical treatment, corticosteroid injections, physiotherapy rehabilitation approaches are the most common treatment options applied to alleviate the symptoms of RCT. Despite these various treatment methods, there are currently no specific guidelines regarding the most appropriate and effective intervention for RCT treatment. This is mainly because adequate, high-quality studies are lacking in RCT management. To the best of our knowledge, no studies have evaluated the effects of Kinesio Taping (KT), which has become a popular approach in recent years, and Cold Therapy (CT), which has often been used as a therapeutic agent since immemorial, on individuals with RCT. In this regard, this study aimed to investigate and compare the short-term effects of KT and CT on pain and upper extremity functionality in individuals with RCT.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* RCT diagnosis
* Excluding other shoulder pathologies by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and specific tests
Exclusion Criteria:
* Glenohumeral joint dislocation/subluxation;
* Acromioclavicular sprain;
* Rotator cuff tear;
* Glenohumeral joint instability;
* Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder;
* Acromioclavicular joint pathologies,
* Hyperlaxity;
* Any fracture in the shoulder;
* Diabetes, thyroid and any vascular or rheumatologic disease;
* Glenohumeral joint deformities;
* Superior labrum anteroposterior (SLAP) lesion;
* Shoulder pain lasting more than six months;
* History of shoulder surgery;
* Intra-articular steroid injection
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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Pain intensity
Timeframe: At baseline and after three days of the applications
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Function
Timeframe: At baseline and after three days of the applications
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Function
Timeframe: At baseline and after three days of the applications