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Can two manual therapies beat shoulder pain together?

NCT ID NCT07800559

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding thoracic spine manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization to standard physical therapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Participants, aged 18 to 55, will receive either conventional therapy alone or conventional therapy plus the two extra techniques. Researchers will measure changes in arm disability and pain intensity to see if the combined approach offers greater relief.

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Active substance
Thoracic manipulation and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, added to conventional physical therapy
What this could lead to
If the combination works, it could offer a more effective non-surgical option for shoulder impingement, reducing pain and improving arm function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The added techniques could also carry risks like soreness or injury, though serious complications are rare.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with shoulder impingement syndrome from both genders their age from 18-55 years. * History of shoulder pain for one month. * Positive Neer's impingement test and Hawkin's Kennedy test. * Painful arc sign. Exclusion Criteria: * History of Shoulder girdle fracture, dislocation and surgery * Diagnosed with frozen shoulder or rotator cuff tear * History of cervicobrachial pain * Any neuromuscular pain in upper limb and use of corticosteroids or pain subsiding medication. * Inflammatory arthropathies (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). * Fracture or malignancy in the shoulder region * Contraindications to manual therapy or thoracic manipulation (e.g., osteoporosis, spinal cord compression, vertebral artery insufficiency). * Contraindications to IASTM (e.g., open wounds, skin infections, bleeding disorders, anticoagulant therapy).

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Conditions

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shoulder impingement syndrome

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Shoulder impingement syndrome

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