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Simple exercises may relieve common shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07228455

Symptom relief Sponsor: Near East University, Turkey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether strengthening the muscles that help keep the shoulder joint stable (humeral head depressors) can improve function and reduce pain in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did targeted strengthening exercises, while the other received standard physical therapy. Both groups exercised three times a week for six weeks. The goal was to see if the targeted approach leads to better shoulder biomechanics and less discomfort.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Humeral head depressor strengthening exercises
What this could lead to
If successful, this exercise program could offer a simple, non-surgical way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain for people with subacromial impingement syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs require consistent effort and may not work for all individuals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jul 2024

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: * Volunteers who complained of shoulder pain for more than a month, * Who had limitation in passive movement compared to the other side shoulder, * Who had Neer impingement test, Hawkins test, Jobe supraspinatus test, and - * Who were able to com-municate were included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having any neurological condition affecting the upper extremity, * Having neuro-logical findings related to cervical disc herniation, * Having a full-thickness rupture of one of the rotator cuff tendons, * Having calcific tendonitis, * Having undergone previous shoulder surgery, * Physical therapy-rehabilitation for the shoulder with the same complaints in the last 6 months, * Receiving corticosteroid injection were excluded from the study

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Conditions

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shoulder impingement syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Subacromial impingement syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Near East University Hospital

    Nicosia, Cyprus

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