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New exercise approach aims to ease rotator cuff pain

NCT ID NCT07053566

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

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

Summary

This study looks at whether strengthening the latissimus dorsi muscle can improve shoulder space, reduce pain, and boost function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. 47 adults aged 18-50 with ongoing shoulder pain will be split into three groups: rotator cuff exercises only, latissimus dorsi exercises only, or a combination of both. Over 12 weeks, researchers will measure changes using ultrasound and pain questionnaires.

What this could mean

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Active substance
exercise program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective exercise approach for reducing shoulder pain and improving function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 47 participants. The exercises may not produce meaningful improvements, and results may not apply to everyone with shoulder pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 47 people

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Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

Sep 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 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 50 years * At least 3 months of ongoing shoulder pain * At least 3 positive tests out of 5 (Neer, Hawkins-Kennedy, Jobe, Painful Arc Sign, Pain on Resisted External Rotation) * Ultrasound diagnosis of rotator cuff tendinopathy * Shoulder pain during activity rated greater than 3 out of 10 on the Numeric Pain Scale * Central Sensitization Inventory score below 40 Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral shoulder pain * History of surgery or dislocation in the symptomatic shoulder * Acromioclavicular degeneration * Presence of shoulder capsulitis (restriction in passive glenohumeral range of motion in 2 or more directions) * Full-thickness rotator cuff tear * Shoulder osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic inflammatory or neurological disease * Any injection to the symptomatic shoulder within the past 6 weeks * BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 * Refusal to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff related shoulder pain Rotator cuff tendinopathy Subacromial impingement syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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