Can a phone app replace physical therapy for shoulder pain?

NCT ID NCT07536009

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares a home-based digital rehab program to standard in-person physical therapy for people with shoulder pain (subacromial impingement). About 82 adults will be randomly assigned to either a 12-24 week digital program using a smartphone or computer, or conventional in-person therapy. The goal is to see if the digital option works just as well for improving shoulder function and reducing pain.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: digital physical therapy (telerehabilitation) delivered via a smartphone, tablet, or computer
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient, effective home-based alternative to in-person physical therapy for shoulder pain, making treatment more accessible.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (82 people) comparing two approaches, not testing a new drug. The digital program may not work as well as in-person therapy for everyone, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

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

SUBACROMIAL IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

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