Can tape and buzzes beat shoulder pain? new study hopes to find out
NCT ID NCT06409442
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding kinesio taping or local vibration therapy to a standard 6-week physiotherapy program can help people with chronic shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). Sixty-three adults will be split into three groups: one gets standard rehab alone, one adds taping, and one adds vibration. Researchers will measure pain, movement, strength, and quality of life over 24 weeks to see if the extra treatments make a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
kinesio taping and local vibration therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug additions to physical therapy that reduce shoulder pain and improve daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 63 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added treatments may not provide extra benefit over standard physiotherapy.
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Dokuz Eylül University
RECRUITINGIzmir, Balçova, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)
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