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Simple back moves may ease shoulder pain, small study suggests

NCT ID NCT06777121

Symptom relief Sponsor: Sevtap Günay Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding thoracic (upper back) extension exercises or kinesio taping to standard shoulder exercises could improve pain, function, and strength in adults with subacromial pain syndrome. 75 participants were split into three groups and exercised five days a week for three weeks. The study measured pain, shoulder function, muscle strength, and quality of life before and after the program.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Thoracic extension exercises and kinesio taping
What this could lead to
If this approach works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce shoulder pain and improve function in people with subacromial pain syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 75 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be modest or not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2022

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having shoulder pain for at least 6 weeks * Aggravation of shoulder pain with resisted shoulder movements Exclusion Criteria: * Those with full-thickness rotator cuff rupture * Those who have had previous shoulder surgery * Those who have had cervical or thoracic spine surgery * Those with a history of inflammatory disease or cancer

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Conditions

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shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Exercise addiction Shoulder pain Subacromial impingement syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir Bakircay University Cigli Training and Research Hospital

    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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