Pain education may boost shoulder surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT06886932
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding pain neuroscience education (PNE) to standard rehab improves pain, movement, and fear of movement in 45 adults aged 40-75 recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Participants are split into three groups: standard rehab alone, standard rehab plus PNE before surgery, or standard rehab plus PNE after surgery. The goal is to see if understanding how pain works can lead to better recovery and less fear of moving the shoulder.
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Active substance
pain neuroscience education (educational sessions on pain biology and coping strategies)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery and reduce fear of movement after rotator cuff surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The educational sessions may be time-consuming and not help all patients.
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Karaman Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGKaraman, Turkey (Türkiye)