Muscle Thickness, Trunk Proprioception, and Postural Stability in Rotator Cuff Pathology (NCT07744165) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Muscle Thickness, Trunk Proprioception, and Postural Stability in Rotator Cuff Pathology
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis muscles and their tendons, which surround and stabilize the shoulder joint. Rotator cuff-related disorders may cause pain, particularly during arm elevation and external rotation, and may limit shoulder movement and daily function.
Shoulder function depends not only on the muscles surrounding the shoulder but also on the coordinated transfer of force through the trunk and extremities, known as the kinetic chain. Impairments in trunk muscle function, core stability, proprioception, and balance may therefore negatively affect shoulder mechanics.
This study aims to investigate the relationships between latissimus dorsi and abdominal muscle thickness, trunk proprioception, and postural stability in individuals with rotator cuff pathology. The study will also examine whether these measurements differ between individuals with rotator cuff pathology and healthy participants.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Rotator Cuff Pathology Group
* Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent
* Aged 18 years or older
* Unilateral shoulder pain lasting for at least 3 months
* Right-hand dominance
* Diagnosis of rotator cuff pathology
Healthy Control Group
* Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent
* Aged 18 years or older
* Right-hand dominance
* No current shoulder pain
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent
* Younger than 18 years
* History of a chronic orthopedic or neurological condition that may affect shoulder, abdominal, or periscapular muscle function
* History of injury or surgery involving the abdominal region
* Bilateral shoulder pain or bilateral shoulder pathology
* Chronic low back pain
* Recent history of lumbar spine injury or surgery
* Presence of a comorbid condition that may cause balance impairment
* History of neuromuscular disease
* History of malignancy
* Pregnancy
* Receipt of physical therapy or rehabilitation for the shoulder region within the previous 6 months
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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Abdominal Muscle Thicknesses
Timeframe: During the single assessment visit at enrollment (Day 1)