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Two Different Exercise Training in Frozen Shoulder Treatment

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Adhesive Capsulitis
Interventions
Other: Graded Motor Imagery
Other: Exercise
Registration Number
NCT05213351
Lead Sponsor
Istanbul University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of two different exercise programs in patients with frozen shoulders.

Detailed Description

After being informed about the study, all patients giving written informed and meet the inclusion criteria will be randomized a double-blind manner in a 1:1 (participant and investigator) to graded motor imagery or exercise group.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
40
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients aged >60 years
  • Patients with shoulder pain of at least six months' duration secondary to tendinopathy and/or partial rotator cuff tear;
  • Patients with ability to follow simple orders; iii)
  • Patients with ability to sign to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
  • Normal passive ROM
  • External ROM < 30
  • To have received treatment (physiotherapy, intra-articular injection, surgery) related to the existing complaint
  • Pain < 3 according to the numbered pain assessment scale

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Graded Motor İmageryGraded Motor ImageryGraded Motor İmagery (GMI) group will receive a treatment protocol consisting of Graded Motor Imagery, cold therapy, traditional exercises and home exercises.
ExerciseExerciseExercise group will receive training involves mobilizations, stretching, specific exercises for the frozen shoulder.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was developed to measure current shoulder pain and disability in an outpatient setting. The SPADI contains 13 items that assess two domains; a 5-item subscale that measures pain and an 8-item subscale that measures disability.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline QuickDASH at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The purpose of the QuickDASH is to use 11 items to measure physical function and symptoms in people with any or multiple musculoskeletal disorders of the upper limb.

Change from baseline two-point discrimination at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The two-point discrimination test is used to assess if the patient is able to identify two close points on a small area of skin, and how fine the ability to discriminate this are. It is a measure of tactile agnosia, or the inability to recognize these two points despite intact cutaneous sensation and proprioception.

Change from baseline NPRS at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The Numerical Rating Scale (NPRS-11) is an 11-point scale for self-report of pain. It is the most commonly used unidimensional pain scale. The respondent selects a whole number (integers 0-10) that best reflects the intensity (or other quality if requested of his/her pain.

Change from Pain Catastrophizing Scale at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) is a 13-item self-report measure designed to assess catastrophic thinking related to pain among adults with or without chronic pain.

Change from baseline range of motion at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

Range of motion is the capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements.

Change from SF-12 at 6th and 8th weekBaseline,6th week and 8th week

The SF-12 is a self-reported outcome measure assessing the impact of health on an individual's everyday life. It is often used as a quality of life measure.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa

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Istanbul, Turkey

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