Mind over muscle: imagining exercise eases shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06875895

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether motor imagery training — mentally practicing movements without actually moving — can reduce pain, improve shoulder function, and lessen fear of movement in people with partial rotator cuff tears. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus motor imagery training for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, arm function, and movement fear before, after, and at an 8-week follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

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

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

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Kütahya Health Sciences University
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Kütahya, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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