Central Sensitization and Functional Outcomes in Chronic Shoulder Pain (NCT07654023) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Central Sensitization and Functional Outcomes in Chronic Shoulder Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)59 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate whether baseline central sensitization and psychological factors predict functional outcomes following rehabilitation in individuals with chronic shoulder pain. Participants with chronic shoulder pain will receive a standardized 6-week physiotherapy and rehabilitation program routinely applied in the clinic. Assessments will be performed before and after treatment, including pain severity, shoulder function, central sensitization symptoms, and psychological factors such as pain catastrophizing. The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of biopsychosocial factors affecting rehabilitation outcomes in chronic shoulder pain and help improve individualized rehabilitation approaches.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years and older
* Presence of chronic shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months
* Clinical findings consistent with shoulder-related pain
* Willingness to participate in a 6-week physiotherapy rehabilitation program
* Ability to complete study assessments and questionnaires
* Provision of written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of shoulder surgery within the previous 6 months
* Major shoulder trauma within the previous 6 months
* Serious pathology affecting the shoulder (e.g., infection, tumor, systemic inflammatory disease)
* Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, peripheral nerve injury)
* Severe cognitive impairment
* Communication problems preventing participation
* Shoulder injection within the previous 4 weeks
* Pregnancy
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.
1This trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting' — do you know when it might open for enrollment, and would it make sense for me to start any standard treatments now while I wait to see if I qualify?
2The trial is studying central sensitization in chronic shoulder pain — can you explain whether my symptoms suggest my nervous system might be amplifying my pain, and why that would matter for how I'm treated?
3Since this study is measuring outcomes with the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, what does my current SPADI score look like, and what would a meaningful improvement actually feel like in my day-to-day life?
4This trial doesn't appear to have a traditional phase, which suggests it may be more of an observational or measurement study — can you clarify whether it involves any experimental treatments, or whether it's mainly tracking and assessing my condition?
5Are there existing, proven treatments for chronic shoulder pain I should be trying right now, and how would participating in this kind of study fit alongside or after those options?
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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
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Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
Timeframe: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation