New study aims to find best therapy for stubborn shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07235969
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study compares three types of physical therapy for adults aged 20-60 with prolonged shoulder pain. Participants are randomly assigned to routine therapy, tendon-specific exercises, or therapy that also addresses psychological factors. The goal is to see which approach best helps people resume everyday activities. The study also uses advanced imaging to better understand symptoms.
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Oulu University Hospital
Oulu, 90220, Finland
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What this could mean
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Active substance
physical therapy (routine, tendon-specific exercises, or psychologically informed therapy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could identify which type of physical therapy works best for long-term shoulder pain, helping people return to daily activities more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no results yet, and individual responses to therapy may vary. The findings may not apply to everyone with shoulder pain.
Conditions
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