New study: vibration and massage tools may ease shoulder pain without surgery
NCT ID NCT07291843
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding vibration therapy or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) to standard physical therapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 48 adults aged 40-60 with confirmed shoulder impingement took part. The goal was to see if these extra treatments reduce pain, improve movement, and boost quality of life better than physical therapy alone.
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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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48 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- 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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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men or women aged 40 to 60 years. * Diagnosis of subacromial impingement syndrome confirmed by clinical examination and -magnetic resonance imaging. * Positive Neer test. * Positive Hawkins-Kennedy test. * Positive painful arc test. * Shoulder symptoms persisting for at least one month. * Ability and willingness to participate in the assessment and intervention programme. * Provision of written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery involving the affected upper extremity. * Inflammatory joint disease. * Shoulder osteoarthritis. * Rheumatic disease. * Malignant or benign tumour affecting the shoulder region or upper extremity. * Open wound or active infection in the shoulder region. * Inability to tolerate vibration-based therapy. * Inability to comply with the study protocol or intervention programme.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Emre Dansuk
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34815, Turkey (Türkiye)
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