Effect of Mobilization With Movement in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions (NCT07383038) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Mobilization With Movement in Patients With Rotator Cuff Lesions
Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2025-08-25
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) on pain and functional status in individuals with rotator cuff lesions. Rotator cuff pathology is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional limitation, and impairments in proprioception may further compromise shoulder motor control and recovery.
Eligible participants with rotator cuff lesions will be randomly allocated into three groups: (1) Mobilization with Movement (MWM), (2) conventional physiotherapy, and (3) control group. All participants will be evaluated before and after the intervention period. Outcome measures will include shoulder-related functional disability assessed by the QuickDASH questionnaire, pain intensity, and shoulder joint position sense evaluated using an active repositioning test with a laser pointer during shoulder flexion.
The study is designed to determine whether MWM provides additional benefits over conventional treatment or task oriented training intervention in improving pain, function, and proprioceptive accuracy. The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based conservative rehabilitation strategies for patients with rotator cuff lesions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Clinical and/or imaging-confirmed diagnosis of rotator cuff lesion (e.g., tendinopathy or partial tear)
* Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months
* Pain and functional limitation during shoulder movements
* Ability to actively perform shoulder movements required for assessment and intervention
* No physiotherapy or manual therapy treatment for the affected shoulder within the last 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of shoulder surgery on the affected side
* Full-thickness rotator cuff tear or shoulder instability
* Shoulder fracture, dislocation, or acute trauma within the past 6 months
* Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy)
* Systemic inflammatory or rheumatologic diseases
* Severe shoulder osteoarthritis or adhesive capsulitis
* Current participation in another clinical trial
* Use of corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 3 months
* Pregnancy
* Inability to comply with the study protocol or assessment procedures
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
1
Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire.
Timeframe: Baseline (pre-intervention) and at the end of the 8-week intervention period.