Simple shoulder exercises may ease pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT07277868

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding scapular stabilization exercises to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Sixty adults with shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either the special exercises or routine physiotherapy for 12 weeks. Researchers measured pain, shoulder function, and quality of life to see if the extra exercises made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: scapular stabilization exercises
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a simple, non-surgical way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain for people with shoulder impingement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not offer significant benefit over standard physiotherapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

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