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Neck moves might boost shoulder recovery, small trial hopes

NCT ID NCT07645781

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding neck-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty-two adults with shoulder pain will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy alone, the other adds neck exercises. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and movement over six weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
cervical stabilization exercises added to conventional physical therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to ease shoulder pain and improve daily function for people with shoulder impingement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 42 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Adding neck exercises may not provide extra benefit over standard therapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jul 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients with unilateral SIS. * Age is 20-40 years old. * Presence of pain on anterolateral aspect of the shoulder for at least three months. * At least 3 of the following criteria; positive Neer, Hawkins, and Empty can tests, Painful arc, and pain during resisted isometric abduction or external rotation. Exclusion Criteria: * Shoulder surgery, injury and arthritis. * Any anatomical anomalies as hooked acromion. * Cervical radiculopathy. * Other systemic diseases: cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and neurological diseases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain Subacromial impingement syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Outpatient Clinic of the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University.

    Giza, 11432, Egypt

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