New exercise approach aims to ease rotator cuff pain

NCT ID NCT07053566

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle can improve shoulder space, reduce pain, and boost function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. 47 adults aged 18-50 with ongoing shoulder pain will be split into three groups: rotator cuff exercises only, latissimus dorsi exercises only, or a combination of both. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes using ultrasound and pain questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise approach for reducing shoulder pain and improving function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 47 participants. The exercises may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to everyone with shoulder pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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