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IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement

Turkey (Türkiye)38 participantsStarted 2026-01-25

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

Who can participate

Age range40 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals diagnosed with SIS by MRI * Men and women between 40 and 60 years of age * Individuals with symptoms persisting for at least one month * Individuals with a minimum of 60° of shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a history of surgery on the affected arm * Individuals with an open wound on the arm * Individuals with an active infection * Individuals with inflammatory joint disease * Individuals with malignant or benign tumors were excluded from the study.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Range of motion

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH)

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07293702

SponsorIstanbul Medipol University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-10

Contact for this trial

Burak Menek, PhD

05444761640 bmenek@medipol.edu.tr

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