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Could core strength hold the key to shoulder recovery?

NCT ID NCT07744165

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether the thickness of trunk muscles, along with balance and body awareness, relates to shoulder problems caused by rotator cuff injuries. Researchers will compare measurements from people with rotator cuff issues to those without shoulder pain. The goal is to understand how core stability might influence shoulder function, potentially guiding future rehabilitation approaches.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If links are found, this could point toward trunk-focused exercises as part of shoulder rehabilitation.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 80 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Study participants will be selected from adults evaluated at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic of Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital. The patient group will include right-hand-dominant adults with unilateral shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months and a diagnosis of rotator cuff pathology. The control group will include right-hand-dominant healthy adults without shoulder pain who meet the study eligibility criteria.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Rotator Cuff Pathology Group * Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent * Aged 18 years or older * Unilateral shoulder pain lasting for at least 3 months * Right-hand dominance * Diagnosis of rotator cuff pathology Healthy Control Group * Willing to participate in the study and able to provide written informed consent * Aged 18 years or older * Right-hand dominance * No current shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent * Younger than 18 years * History of a chronic orthopedic or neurological condition that may affect shoulder, abdominal, or periscapular muscle function * History of injury or surgery involving the abdominal region * Bilateral shoulder pain or bilateral shoulder pathology * Chronic low back pain * Recent history of lumbar spine injury or surgery * Presence of a comorbid condition that may cause balance impairment * History of neuromuscular disease * History of malignancy * Pregnancy * Receipt of physical therapy or rehabilitation for the shoulder region within the previous 6 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff injuries

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Kadıköy, 34722, Turkey (Türkiye)

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