The Effect of the Treatment Environment on Pain, Function, Self Efficacy and Satisfaction in RCRSP

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

About this trial

Brief Summary

The aim of this randomized controlled study is to reveal the short-term effects of physical and social factors in different therapeutic environments on patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain following the same exercise program. The main questions it aims answer are:

* Is there any difference in terms of pain levels among groups with rotator cuff related shoulder pain who treated in different therapeutic settings. * Is there any difference in terms of functionality and self-efficacy among groups with rotator cuff related shoulder pain who treated in different therapeutic settings.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18-75 years old

diagnosed with impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy or partial rotator cuff tear

pain level between 3-7 according to visual analog scale

pain persisted for at least 3 months

Disqualifiers

having a full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear

history of shoulder surgery

having a musculoskeletal disease that prevents exercise

having a neurological disease or psychological disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Patient Education
  • Exercise Therapy
  • Cold Application

Treatment groups

34 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups