New exercise combo aims to ease shoulder pain in breastfeeding moms
NCT ID NCT07576426
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining two types of exercises—motor control retraining and scapular stabilization—can reduce pain, improve strength, and help daily function in breastfeeding women who have shoulder blade movement issues (scapular dyskinesia). About 34 participants who are at least 3 months postpartum and have shoulder or upper back pain during or after breastfeeding will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this exercise approach provides meaningful relief.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 34 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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Other sponsor
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20 to 40 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Currently breastfeeding (minimum 3 months postpartum) * Diagnosed with scapular dyskinesia (clinical tests such as the scapular dyskinesis test) * Complaints of shoulder or upper back pain during or after breastfeeding Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder surgery or recent trauma to the shoulder or spine * Neurological disorders affecting upper limb function (cervical radiculopathy). * Musculoskeletal conditions unrelated to scapular dyskinesia (rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder) * Participation in any shoulder rehabilitation program in the past 3 months. * Contraindications to exercise (severe cardiopulmonary conditions or acute infections).
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Locations
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Gangaram Hospital
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 6400, Pakistan
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