Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age30-55
SponsorDeraya University
About this trial
Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Exercise therapy is considered a first-line treatment; however, adjunct modalities such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) may enhance recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding ESWT to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Medically stable individuals who consent to participate in the study.
Male and female participants aged between 30 and 55 years.
Diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy, confirmed clinically and by ultrasound or MRI.
Duration of symptoms greater than 3 months.
Disqualifiers
Massive rotator cuff tear or complete tendon rupture.
Adhesive capsulitis or significant limitation of passive shoulder motion.
History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or surgery in the affected limb.
Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or systemic inflammatory disease.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise
- Exercise Therapy
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov