The Importance of Pectoralis Minor Syndrome in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain (NCT06613646) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Importance of Pectoralis Minor Syndrome in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)19 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
Hemiplegic shoulder pain, common in stroke patients, often arises from muscle weakness, imbalance, or joint and nerve issues. Previous case reports in literature suggest that pectoralis minor syndrome may play a significant role in this pain. In current study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the role of the pectoralis minor muscle in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain and to reveal the contribution of pectoralis minor syndrome to hemiplegic shoulder pain. Additionally, this study may provide fundamental information to improve clinical practice in determining rehabilitation and treatment strategies, contribute to the development of new approaches in managing hemiplegic shoulder pain, and assist in optimizing rehabilitation programs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Development of spastic hemiplegia due to stroke
* Presence of shoulder pain on the hemiplegic side
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of medical stability
* Inability to communicate verbally
* History of severe sensitivity to lidocaine injections
* Surgical history related to the hemiplegic shoulder
* Presence of a prosthesis in the hemiplegic shoulder
* Malignancy in the hemiplegic shoulder
* Severe psychiatric illness
* History of injections to the hemiplegic shoulder within the last 6 months
* Pregnancy
* History of inflammatory rheumatic disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Pain Relief
Timeframe: Baseline, one hour after subacromial bursa injection, one hour after pectoralis minor injection, one week, and one month
2
Passive Range of Motion of Shoulder
Timeframe: Baseline, one hour after subacromial bursa injection, one hour after pectoralis minor injection, one week, and one month