The Effect of Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise in Shoulder Tendinopathies (NCT07727941) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Eccentric Isokinetic Exercise in Shoulder Tendinopathies
Turkey (Türkiye)50 participantsStarted 2025-07-21
Plain-language summary
To evaluate the effects of an eccentric isokinetic exercise program on shoulder pain, function, and ultrasonographic supraspinatus muscle architecture in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy, and to compare outcomes with a standardized home exercise program.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:Being between the ages of 20 and 50
* Having a diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinopathy based on medical history, physical examination, and MRI findings
* Having full shoulder joint range of motion
* Absence of upper extremity deformity that would interfere with ultrasonographic measurement
* Having provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:Glenohumeral instability
* Adhesive capsulitis (stages 2-3)
* Radiographic evidence of calcific tendinitis or significant bursitis •Cervical radiculopathy Upper extremity or spinal deformities
* History of surgery involving the shoulder, cervical spine, or back
* Neurological or systemic disease (rheumatological, metabolic, etc.)
* Physical therapy for the shoulder, neck, or back region within the last 6 months
* Corticosteroid injection into the affected shoulder within the last 6 months
* Exposure to intensive repetitive shoulder movements in sports or occupational activities
* Use of medications that could affect exercise performance or metabolic response
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
To evaluate the effects of an eccentric isokinetic exercise program on shoulder compare outcomes
Timeframe: 6 mounth
2
Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index
Timeframe: 3 months
3
Ultrasonographic measurement
Timeframe: 3 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07727941
SponsorProf. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization