NCT07324343 Which Patient Group Shows Greater Improvement With Patient Education Alone in Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain? - A Cohort Study
| NCT ID | NCT07324343 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa |
| Condition | Shoulder Pain Syndrome |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 116 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-09-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 116 participants in total. It began in 2025-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-09-01.
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Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study is to determine the clinical effectiveness of patient education alone in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain and to identify which patient subgroups benefit more from this approach. In addition, the translation and cultural adaptation of the "Patient Knowledge Questionnaire (PKQ-RCRSP)" into Turkish will be carried out to measure the level of patient knowledge regarding patient education.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18-65 years * Shoulder pain persisting for at least 4 weeks * Diagnosed by an orthopedic physician with impingement, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff (RC) tendinopathy, or partial tear * Activity-related pain ≥3 on the NPRS * Cognitively able to understand the education and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder surgery * Diagnosis of frozen shoulder, full-thickness or massive rotator cuff (RC) tear, or instability * Presence of neurological or psychiatric conditions that prevent exercise * History of physical therapy-rehabilitation or injection treatment within the past 6 months * Pain persisting for more than 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07324343 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Shoulder Pain Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07324343 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07324343 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at merve.cenikli@iuc.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07324343 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07324343 clinical trial?
NCT07324343 is sponsored by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa. The trial plans to enroll 116 participants.