N/A
N=48
Shoulder Eccentric External Rotator Training for Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02153827 ↗Enrolled (actual)
48
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2016
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index — 92.72; 77.15 units on a scale derived from 100cm vas
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Eccentric Shoulder External Rotator Training (Other); General Shoulder exercise (Other)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
- Primary completion
- Jan 2016
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index |
92.72; 77.15 | — |
| SECONDARY Global Rating of Change |
5.00; 2.50 | — |
| SECONDARY Numeric Pain Rating Scale |
1.04; 2.14 | — |
| SECONDARY Shoulder Active Range of Motion |
175; 170 | — |
| SECONDARY Upper Quarter Y Balance Test |
1.21; 1.12 | — |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of eccentric exercise to the shoulder muscles for people with shoulder pain. Identifying specific exercise protocols for individuals with shoulder pain will provide evidence to help clinicians select the best interventions.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Presence of non-acute shoulder pain (greater than 3 months duration)
- 3 out of the 6 following tests positive, Neer impingement, Hawkins-Kennedy impingement, empty can test, resisted external rotation test, palpable tenderness at the insertion of the supraspinatus or infraspinatus, and painful arc from 60° to 120° during active abduction.
- Age over 18 years old
- Sufficient ability to read English as required for completing questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria
- Red flags noted in the patient's Medical Screening Questionnaire (MSQ) (ie. tumor, fracture, metabolic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, prolonged history of steroid use)
- Full thickness supraspinatus or infraspinatus tendon tear as determined by a positive drop arm test, lag sign or rent test.
- Shoulder adhesive capsulitis as evidenced by a limitation in passive motion for all shoulder planes of movement.
- Having an upper extremity amputation.
- Individuals having a history of surgery to the cervical spine or involved upper extremity for a musculoskeletal, neurological or dermatological condition for which they are at the time of data collection receiving post-operative care.
- Pending legal action regarding their shoulder pain
- Inability to comply with treatment and follow up schedule
- Insufficient English language skills to complete all questionnaires
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02153827). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.