Effects of Externally Focused Shoulder Stabilization Exercises on Individuals With Rotator Cuff T… (NCT06702319) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Externally Focused Shoulder Stabilization Exercises on Individuals With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Turkey (Türkiye)69 participantsStarted 2024-07-01
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of externally focused shoulder stabilization exercises on range of motion, pain, handgrip strength, and proprioception in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy. For the study, 69 patients will be randomly divided into three groups: Home Program Group (HPG), Internal Focused Exercise Group (IFEG), and External Focused Exercise Group (EFEG). The treatment period for all three groups will be 6 weeks. Shoulder range of motion, pain, handgrip strength, joint position sense, and shoulder function (WORC and QuickDASH) of the three groups will be evaluated at baseline and after intervention. IFEG will do the exercises with a physiotherapist twice a week. During the exercise, the patient will be allowed to focus on the body parts while performing the movement. EFEG will do the exercises with a physiotherapist twice a week. The patient will be allowed to focus on a point outside the body, namely the effect of the movement, during the exercise. In the management of HPG patients will be provided with an exercise brochure. At the conclusion of the study, the three groups will be compared and evaluated using appropriate statistical analyses to assess the outcomes and determine any significant differences between them.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinopathy,
* Having sufficient cooperation to perform the exercises.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a neurological problem,
* Having a previous fracture in the shoulder region,
* Having undergone a relevant surgery in the past,
* Having any chronic illness that could prevent exercise (e.g., chronic heart failure, pacemaker, etc.),
* Having a systemic condition that could affect proprioception, such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or advanced osteoarthritis,
* Having received a physiotherapy program targeting the neck and upper extremity within the last 3 months.
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
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
Quick Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder & Hand
Timeframe: one day before the intervention and 6 weeks after