NCT07360847 Profiling Patients With Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain: What Factors Influence Outcomes With Non-operative Care in a Secondary Care Specialist Shoulder Clinic?
| NCT ID | NCT07360847 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Limerick |
| Condition | Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-05 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-01-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-05 with a primary completion date of 2027-01-01.
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Brief Summary
Shoulder pain from rotator cuff disorders is common, affecting function and quality of life. Many patients in orthopaedic clinics are diagnosed with these conditions. Most do not need surgery and are treated with pain relief and physiotherapy. However, long physiotherapy waitlists cause delays, and some patients do not achieve good outcomes. There is limited evidence to predict who will recover well with non-surgical care. A cohort study at Croom Orthopaedic Hospital is proposed to explore this. Patients assessed as suitable for non-surgical care by the shoulder physiotherapist will provide consent and complete questionnaires on pain, disability, quality of life, and personal factors like age and gender. They will continue with prescribed care and repeat the questionnaires after six months. This study will identify factors predicting successful outcomes, improving treatment programs to better meet patients' needs. It is funded by the Irish Research Council and led by Professors Karen McCreesh and Rose Galvin, UL, and Mr. Tristan Cassidy, Orthopaedic Consultant. Collaborators include Catriona Foley, shoulder specialist physiotherapist at Croom.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults * Clinically diagnosed Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain (disorder of the rotator cuff muscles and/or sub acromial space). * Being referred to primary care physiotherapy or other non-surgical management. Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 * Non-rotator cuff related pathologies of the shoulder such as fractures, frozen shoulder, concomitant neck pain. * Person undergoing shoulder surgery. * Neither the patient nor carer can communicate in English sufficiently to complete consent or baseline assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07360847 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07360847 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07360847 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cahill.roisin@ul.ie for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07360847 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Limerick, Ireland.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07360847 clinical trial?
NCT07360847 is sponsored by University of Limerick. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.