Shoulder impingement syndrome

This study compares two types of hip replacement materials in 100 adults aged 18 to 65 who need a total hip replacement. One group gets a ceramic-on-polyethylene implant where the polyethylene is infused with vitamin E to reduce wear. The other group gets a standard ceramic-on-ce…

This trial compares two hands-on therapies—percussion massage with a handheld device and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization—when added to standard physiotherapy for people with shoulder impingement syndrome. About 48 adults aged 40–60 with confirmed impingement will be …

This study compares two physical therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)—added to standard care for people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. Participants, aged 20 to 40, will receive one of…

This study looks at whether adding kinesio taping or local vibration therapy to a standard 6-week physiotherapy program can help people with chronic shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). Sixty-three adults will be split into three groups: one gets standard rehab alone, one a…

This study tests whether applying kinesio tape to the lower back can quickly improve shoulder pain and flexibility in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. Six adults with chronic shoulder pain will receive either real or sham taping, and effects are measured after 45 min…

This study compares two exercise approaches—blood flow restriction (BFR) training and Pilates—for treating subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 48 adults with shoulder pain will be assigned to one of the two methods, plus standard care, for 4 weeks. …

This study tests whether a physiotherapist-supervised exercise program works better than doing exercises at home for people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 63 adults with shoulder pain will be split into three groups: supervised rehab, home exercises, or no treatment. Researc…

This study tests a new exercise approach for people with long-term shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff problems. Instead of just doing standard shoulder exercises, participants will also perform movements that shift their focus away from the shoulder. The goal is to see if this …

This study tests whether doing mental tasks while performing shoulder exercises can improve pain and function better than standard exercises alone. 46 adults with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff issues will participate in a 6-week program. Researchers will measure pain, s…

This study looks at whether using a hand-held tool to massage the shoulder muscles (called IASTM) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with shoulder impingement. About 38 adults aged 40-60 with this condition will receive either standard exercise or exercise plus the ma…

This study tests two ways to manage pain after hip replacement surgery. One group gets a nerve block plus a second nerve block; the other gets a nerve block plus wound numbing. The goal is to see which method reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 102 adults havi…

This study compares two treatments for shoulder impingement syndrome: virtual reality-based exercise training and Mulligan mobilization. Both groups also receive standard exercise therapy. The goal is to see which approach better improves shoulder posture, function, and pain in 7…

This study looks at whether teaching people about their rotator cuff-related shoulder pain can reduce symptoms without other treatments. Researchers will track pain levels and knowledge in 116 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to find out which patients improve most from education a…

This study looks at two different exercise programs for people with shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 66 adults aged 25-65 will be split into three groups: standard physical therapy, a program that uses mental imagery to retrain movement, or a progra…

This study tests whether a special laser (LightForce) can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation from conditions like impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis. About 130 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will get either real laser or a sham laser, plus standard physiother…

This study investigates whether tightness in the pectoralis minor, a small chest muscle, is linked to partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 patients with tears to 45 without, matching them by age, sex, body size, and dominant side. Using simple m…

This study will follow 200 people who have had a complex or revision hip replacement at University Hospitals Leuven. The goal is to track how many need another surgery and why, and to improve care by learning from real-world results. No new treatment is being tested—this is an ob…

This study looks at how using unstable loads (like a wobbly barbell) during shoulder presses affects shoulder movement and muscle activity in overhead athletes (e.g., volleyball, tennis, baseball players) who have subacromial pain syndrome. Researchers compare stable vs unstable …

This study looks at how tennis players with shoulder pain move their shoulders and trunk during a serve. Researchers will compare 60 amateur tennis players—some with current shoulder pain, some with a history of it, and some healthy—to find differences in muscle activity and join…

This study looks at people with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months to understand if nerve-related pain and a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive) play a role. Researchers will use questionnaires and simple movement tests—…

This observational study follows 75 people with shoulder impingement syndrome who are already receiving standard physical therapy. Researchers want to see if nerve-related pain and negative thinking about pain (called pain catastrophizing) affect how well patients stick to their …

This study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and find out who is most likely to get better. The goal is to make exercise treatments more …

This study looks at how often people can return to sports at least three years after total knee replacement. It compares three different types of knee prostheses to see if one type leads to better sports participation. The study will include 660 adults who had their first knee re…