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New exercise method may ease stubborn shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06838767

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether adding a 'kinetic chain' exercise approach to standard treatment helps people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. 44 adults aged 40-65 with shoulder pain were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other added kinetic chain exercises. Researchers measured pain, disability, and fear of movement after 18 sessions.

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Active substance
kinetic chain approach (a series of coordinated movements involving the whole body) plus conventional treatment
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective physical therapy option for shoulder pain and movement fear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The approach is not a cure and may not work for all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Both male and female. * Age between 40 to 65 years. * Clinically diagnosed and Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria ≥ three positives in five shoulder impingement tests: Neer's sign, Hawkins and Kennedy test, Empty Can test, painful arc of abduction, and external rotation (ER) resistance test (14) * Patients in acute (4 weeks) and sub-acute stage (4-6 weeks). * Patients with positive scapular assistance test (SAT) and scapular retraction test (SRT). Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with Cervical radiculopathy or previous shoulder surgery. * Any Participants with a full thickness tear of rotator cuff tendon. * History of glenohumeral dislocation, or other traumatic injury to the shoulder * Diagnosed patients of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. * Hemiplegia affecting the shoulder and lower extremity * A complex myofascial pain syndrome. * History of significant lower extremity problems, including severe joint pain, recent fractures, or major musculoskeletal disorders (e.g. chronic ligament injuries)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Kinesiophobia Pain Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff tendinopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National institute of rehabilitation medicine , polyclinic islamabad

    Islamabad, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan

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