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Can your beliefs about pain shape your shoulder disability?

NCT ID NCT07118163

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

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

Summary

This observational study looks at how people's beliefs about pain—whether they see it as psychological or organic—relate to fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, pain knowledge, and disability in individuals with chronic shoulder pain. Researchers will assess 109 adults aged 18 to 75 who have had shoulder pain for at least three months. The goal is to understand how pain beliefs might influence physical and psychological outcomes, which could inform future treatment approaches.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If the study finds strong links between pain beliefs and disability, it could point toward psychological approaches to improve shoulder pain outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all shoulder pain patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

109 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

This study includes individuals aged between 18 and 75 who present with shoulder pain and seek care at a healthcare facility. Participants must have sufficient cognitive ability to complete the questionnaires independently. Participation in the study will be on a voluntary basis.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged between 18 and 75 years * Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months * At least one positive finding in each of the following categories: * Painful arc during flexion or abduction * Positive Neer's or Kennedy-Hawkins tests * Pain during resisted external rotation, abduction, or empty can test Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder dislocation or fracture in the past 12 months * Presence of full-thickness rotator cuff tear * Previous shoulder surgery * Received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection for the shoulder in the past 3 months * Presence of adhesive capsulitis (passive shoulder range of motion \< 50%) * Presence of systemic diseases such as cancer or rheumatic disorders

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Impingement syndrome Rotator cuff injuries Shoulder pain chronic

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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