Shoulder pain study digs into why some aches feel worse
NCT ID NCT06429371
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 60 adults with shoulder pain to understand what makes their pain more "irritable" — meaning easier to trigger, more intense, and slower to calm down. Researchers measured how sensitive participants were to heat, cold, and pressure, and also checked their psychological state. The goal was to help physical therapists better tailor treatments based on each person's pain profile.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Individuals with shoulder pain
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * shoulder pain symptom intensity rated as 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours * attending physical therapy for shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * non-English speaking * systemic medical conditions that affect sensation, such as uncontrolled diabetes * history of shoulder surgery or fracture within the past 6 months * history of a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia * blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia * contraindication to the application of ice (blood pressure \> 140/90 mmHg, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise) * currently pregnant
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida, 32765, United States
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