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Simple shoulder exercises may ease pain without surgery

NCT ID NCT07277868

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding scapular stabilization exercises to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Sixty adults with shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either the special exercises or routine physiotherapy for 12 weeks. Researchers measured pain, shoulder function, and quality of life to see if the extra exercises made a difference.

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Active substance
scapular stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simple, non-surgical way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain for people with shoulder impingement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The exercises may not offer significant benefit over standard physiotherapy.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Clinically diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS) based on:positive Neer test ,positive Hawkins-Kennedy test ,painful arc between 60°-120°,pain during resisted shoulder tests * Symptoms present for at least 4 weeks. * Ability to comply with a 12-week supervised rehabilitation program. * Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgery on the affected side. * Presence of full-thickness rotator cuff tear confirmed by ultrasound imaging. * Evidence of cervical radiculopathy or significant cervical spine pathology. * Advanced glenohumeral or acromioclavicular osteoarthritis. * History of inflammatory rheumatic diseases (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). * Severe cardiopulmonary, neurological, or systemic conditions limiting physical activity. * Recent shoulder fracture or dislocation (\< 6 months). * Participation in another structured shoulder rehabilitation program within the last 3 months. * Pregnancy. * Inability to understand or follow instructions required for the intervention or assessments.

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Conditions

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shoulder impingement syndrome

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Subacromial impingement syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34303, Turkey (Türkiye)

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