New study aims to find best therapy for stubborn shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07235969

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 2 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.

What this could mean

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

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.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICAL THERAPY SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Oulu University Hospital

Oulu, 90220, Finland

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