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Pilates vs mirror therapy: which eases shoulder pain after neck surgery?

NCT ID NCT07297706

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether Pilates exercises or mirror therapy works better for shoulder pain and stiffness after neck dissection surgery. Fifty-two adults aged 35 to 55 took part. Both treatments aim to improve movement and reduce pain without medication.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Pilates exercises and mirror therapy
What this could lead to
If one approach works better, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain after neck surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 52 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both therapies are low-risk, but individual results can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

52 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient's age ranged between 35-55 years. 2. Both genders will participate in the study. 3. All patients suffering from shoulder dysfunction post-unilateral neck dissection surgeries ( modified radical and selective neck dissection surgeries). 4. All patients will have shoulder pain, limited ROM (flexion, abduction, external rotation) and limited shoulder function. 5. All patients will begin the treatment program 1-3 months after neck dissection surgeries. 6. All patients enrolled in the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Subjects suffering from active malignant tumors. 2. Subjects with rotator cuff tears or other shoulder ligaments injuries. 3. A history of neck or ipsilateral shoulder injuries, pain in the last 6-month prior neck dissection surgeries. 4. Adhesive capsulitis secondary to diabetes mellitus or fractures. 5. Recurrent shoulder dislocation. 6. Recent fractures or surgeries in the shoulder. 7. Neurological disorder 8. The presence of residual local regional cancer or distant metastases to other regions. 9. Comorbid medical illness or psychiatric illness and visual disturbance that would prevent completion of treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Dissection Mirror therapy Pilates exercise Shoulder pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kasr El Ainy Learning Hospital and National Cancer Institute

    Cairo, Egypt

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