Digital Physiotherapy Treatment for Patients With Subacromial Pain Compared to Usual Physiotherapy in Primary Care

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorRegion Östergötland

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test a digital treatment for patients with subacromial pain using the digital Shoulder Aid (diSAID) strategy. The participants in this study will be randomly assigned to digital treatment (diSAID) or to receive the treatment that is currently available in primary care, i.e. continue according to usual practice.

The main question this clinical trial aims to answer are:

\- Can the diSAID improve shoulder function and reduce pain for patients with subacromial pain in primary care?

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

>18 years old

Pain duration >2 weeks

Lateral shoulder pain (C5 dermatome)

Painful arc

Disqualifiers

Symptoms are related to a traumatic event in the last 6 months with suspected rotator cuff tear, dislocation or fracture.

Clinical features of cervical radiculopathy

Clinical features of Adhesive capsulitis

The patient does not understand or can not read Swedish

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Digital Physiotherapy (diSAID)
  • Traditional Physiotherapy

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Region Östergötland

Lead sponsor

Linkoeping University

Collaborator