New study tests Brain-Based vs. Task-Focused exercises for shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07290660
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two different exercise programs for people with shoulder impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. 66 adults aged 25-65 will be split into three groups: standard physical therapy, a program that uses mental imagery to retrain movement, or a program focused on practicing daily tasks. The goal is to see which approach works best to reduce pain and improve shoulder function over 6 weeks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 66 people
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- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- 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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25 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria:Adults aged 25-65 years Diagnosed with Stage I or Stage II shoulder impingement syndrome by an Orthopedics or Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician Positive Neer and Hawkins tests Unilateral shoulder pain for at least 3 months No participation in any physiotherapy program for shoulder problems within the last year Ability to cooperate and follow instructions A score of 24 or above on the Standardized Mini-Mental Test - Exclusion Criteria: History of previous shoulder surgery Local corticosteroid injection within the last three months Presence of uncontrolled neurological, cardiac, or systemic diseases that may interfere with function Cognitive impairments that may affect proper understanding or execution of the motor imagery program A score below 24 on the Standardized Mini-Mental Test \-
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Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University, Institute of Health Sciences
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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