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Brain workouts for shoulder pain? new study tests Dual-Task exercise

NCT ID NCT07415967

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether doing mental tasks while performing shoulder exercises can improve pain and function better than standard exercises alone. 46 adults with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff issues will participate in a 6-week program. Researchers will measure pain, shoulder function, and fear of movement at the start, after 6 weeks, and at 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Dual-task-based exercise therapy (physical exercises combined with cognitive tasks)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective exercise program for people with chronic shoulder pain, potentially improving pain and function better than standard exercises.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 46 participants. The dual-task approach may not prove superior to standard exercises, and results may not apply to all shoulder pain patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 46 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

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

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosis of impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or partial rotator cuff tear * Shoulder pain level ≥3 according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) * Shoulder pain persisting for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of shoulder instability, adhesive capsulitis, or full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear * Presence of musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or psychological conditions that would prevent participation in an exercise program * History of shoulder surgery * Having received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection treatment for shoulder pain within the past 6 months * Presence of cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in dual-task exercise activities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff related shoulder pain Shoulder pain syndrome Subacromial pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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