Can a gentle squeeze supercharge shoulder rehab?

NCT ID NCT07765056

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de La Frontera Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This randomized crossover trial explores whether adding a small amount of pressure during a shoulder rotation exercise increases activity in a key muscle (infraspinatus) without overworking others. Adults with and without chronic shoulder pain will perform the same exercise under three pressure levels while muscle activity is measured. The goal is to see if this simple tweak could improve exercise effectiveness for shoulder rehabilitation.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Isometric shoulder adduction pressure during external rotation exercise
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple exercise adjustment could enhance rehabilitation for chronic shoulder pain by better targeting key muscles.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and measures muscle activity, not long-term pain relief, so benefits may not translate to real-world outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad de La Frontera

Temuco, La Araucanía, Chile

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