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Scientists probe muscle secrets behind stubborn shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06472349

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at how the upper trapezius muscle works and its structure in people with chronic shoulder pain compared to healthy individuals. Researchers will measure muscle activation, thickness, fat content, and shoulder movement using ultrasound, MRI, and other tools. The goal is to better understand what causes ongoing shoulder pain, which could lead to improved treatments down the road.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify key factors that contribute to chronic shoulder pain, potentially guiding more targeted treatments in the future.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any therapy, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Dec 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Community Sample

Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic shoulder pain group * 18-50 years old18-50 years old * unilateral and non-traumatic shoulder pain * pain duration longer than 3 months * pain intensity more than VAS=2 during movement * presence 3 of 5 positive pain provocation tests: Hawkins-Kennedy test, Jobe test, or Neer's test Painful Arc, and Resistance Test against External Rotation. * Healthy control group * presenting no shoulder pain at rest or during daily activities * negative results of the pain provocation test: Hawkins-Kennedy test, Jobe test, Neer's test, Painful Arc, Resistance Test against External Rotation and Spurling's neck compression test. Exclusion Criteria: \- Chronic shoulder pain group * history of significant shoulder trauma, such as fracture or ultrasonography clinically suspected full thickness cuff tear * recent shoulder dislocation in the last 2 years * diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis characterized by a gradual and painful loss of both active and passive ROM in all shoulder planes, primarily external rotation * shoulder pain originating from the cervical spine by using Spurling's neck compression test * shoulder pain owing to the following disorders: arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis of shoulder complex), neurologic (e.g., stroke), neoplastic (e.g., breast cancer). and/or referred pain (e.g., visceral referred pain) * corticoid injections over the shoulder during 6 months prior to the study * history of shoulder and neck surgery

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Chronic shoulder pain

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  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

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    Taipei, 11221, Taiwan

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