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New massage technique may beat exercise for shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07232316

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special hands-on technique called INIT could improve shoulder movement, strength, and blade position better than standard exercises in 82 young adults with scapular dyskinesia (a shoulder blade condition). Participants received either INIT or exercises three times a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach works best for easing symptoms and improving function.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * ● Both male and female participants aged between 20-40 years will be diagnosed by an orthopedic consultant and screened by a physiotherapist through Scapular Assistant Test and a PALM meter. * Individuals presenting with scapular malposition and inferior medial border prominence, scapular dyskinesia type II with nonspecific symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Any diagnosed neurological deficit, i.e., hemiplegic limb, winged scapula due to lesions of the long thoracic or spinal accessory nerve. * Diagnosed Cervical related pathologies such as stenosis, myelopathy, and prolapsed intervertebral disk. * Diagnosed Shoulder-related pathology such as AC joint instability, rotator cuff pathology, history of shoulder surgery, and recent upper limb fracture. * Individual with neurovascular deficit and rib fracture. * Diagnosed chest deformity and scoliosis

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Scapular dyskinesis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ziauddin University, College of Physical Therapy

    Karachi, Sindh, 75950, Pakistan

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