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Effect of Graded Motor Imagery in Impingement

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2024-01-12

Plain-language summary

Purpose: This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) added to conventional physiotherapy in patients with Grade-2 shoulder impingement syndrome. The primary objectives are to evaluate the impact of GMI on pain intensity, range of motion, kinesiophobia, joint position sense, and quality of life. The hypotheses tested are: H0: GMI combined with conventional therapy has no effect on the aforementioned outcomes. H1: GMI combined with conventional therapy significantly improves these outcomes. Methodology: The study will include 30 participants (15 control, 15 intervention) diagnosed with Grade-2 shoulder impingement, recruited from a tertiary hospital. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups: Control Group: Receives 15 sessions of conventional physiotherapy (ultrasound, TENS, hotpack, and therapeutic exercises). Intervention Group: Receives conventional therapy plus GMI, which includes three phases: (1) lateralization training (identifying left/right limb images), (2) motor imagery (mental rehearsal of functional movements), and (3) mirror therapy (visual feedback via mirror). Outcome measures include pain (Visual Analog Scale), range of motion (digital goniometer), joint position sense (mobile app-based assessment), kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale), upper extremity function (DASH questionnaire), and quality of life (SF-36). Pre- and post-intervention evaluations will be conducted.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between the ages of 18-65, * Volunteering to participate in the study, * Diagnosed with Grade-2 shoulder impingement. Exclusion Criteria: * Not volunteering to participate in the study, * Having undergone upper extremity surgery, * History of previous shoulder surgery, shoulder subluxation or dislocation, * Any mental or sensory problems, * Acute infection or chronic disease of neurological, psychiatric, orthopedic, cardiological, rheumatological, etc. origin.

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?

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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

Visual Analogue Scale

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Range of motion

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Joint position sense

Timeframe: 3 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06865001

SponsorBandırma Onyedi Eylül University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 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.