Neck moves might boost shoulder recovery, small trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07645781

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding neck-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty-two adults with shoulder pain will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy alone, the other adds neck exercises. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and movement over six weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cervical stabilization exercises added to conventional physical therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease shoulder pain and improve daily function for people with shoulder impingement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding neck exercises may not provide extra benefit over standard therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PAIN SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Outpatient Clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

Giza, 11432, Egypt

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