Mind over shoulder: study probes why some recover from chronic pain and others Don't

NCT ID NCT07654023

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how central sensitization (a heightened pain response) and psychological factors like pain catastrophizing influence recovery in people with chronic shoulder pain. Participants will undergo a standard 6-week physiotherapy program, and researchers will measure pain, disability, and related symptoms before and after treatment. The goal is to better understand why some people improve more than others, which could lead to more personalized rehabilitation approaches.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help tailor rehabilitation programs to individual psychological and pain-processing profiles, improving outcomes for people with chronic shoulder pain.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may identify factors that influence recovery, but it won't test a new therapy or guarantee better results for participants.

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CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN

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Locations

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi

Burdur, Türkiye, 19300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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