Can targeted mobilization ease shoulder impingement?
NCT ID NCT06602206
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding shoulder and neck mobilization to standard physical therapy (hot packs, TENS, ultrasound, and exercises) can better reduce pain and improve function in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. Adults diagnosed with this shoulder condition will be randomly assigned to receive standard care alone, or standard care plus shoulder mobilization, or standard care plus both shoulder and neck mobilization. Over three weeks, researchers will measure pain intensity, shoulder range of motion, and arm function to see if the added manual techniques make 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
- Manual therapy techniques: shoulder mobilization and neck mobilization, added to conventional treatment (hot pack, TENS, ultrasound, exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If adding these manual techniques helps, it could point to a more effective, drug-free way to manage shoulder impingement pain and improve arm function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Manual therapy may not provide extra benefit over standard care, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kutahya Health Sciences University
Kütahya, 43100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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