Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain (NCT06677450) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2024-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of pain neuroscience education added to exercise on pain intensity, disability, pain threshold, pain catastrophizing, pain beliefs, pain knowledge, and quality of life in rotator cuff related shoulder pain.
Who can participate
Age range
40 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being aged between 40 and 65 years
* Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months
* At least one positive finding in each of the following categories; 1) Painful arc finding during flexion or abduction, 2) Positive Neer's or Kennedy-Hawkins Tests, 3) Pain with resisted external rotation, abduction or empty can test
* Pain level of at least 3 and at most 7 according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at rest
* Being literate
Exclusion Criteria:
* Systemic inflammatory shoulder pain
* Having had a shoulder dislocation or fracture in the last 12 months
* Having had a shoulder surgery
* Having received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection treatment for the shoulder in the last 3 months
* Presence of adhesive capsulitis (passive shoulder ROM \<50%)
* Presence of vision and hearing problems
* Having been diagnosed a disease that may cause neurological-cognitive changes and prevents understanding the content of the ANE 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
1
Pain Intensity
Timeframe: At the baseline and end of 6-week intervention
2
Disability
Timeframe: At the baseline and end of 6-week intervention