Which therapy wins for shoulder pain? new study tests two techniques
NCT ID NCT07294729
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at two different hands-on therapy methods (Mulligan and PNF) added to standard physical therapy for people with partial rotator cuff tears. 45 adults aged 30-70 will be split into three groups to see which approach best reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, and boosts quality of life. The goal is to find out if one technique works better than standard care alone.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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45 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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30 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female participants between 30 and 70 years of age. * A diagnosis of partial supraspinatus tear made by a physical medicine and rehabilitation s-specialist. * Confirmation of the diagnosis through radiological imaging methods. * No history of any shoulder surgery. * Shoulder symptoms persisting for more than 4 weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are unable to cooperate or who have mental health problems. * Individuals who have participated in any shoulder-related physiotherapy program within the last 3 months. * Individuals with other musculoskeletal conditions that may affect the shoulder region.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emre Dansuk
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)
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