Comparing surgical and non surgical methods in the treatment of Shoulder impingement

Arthroscopic Subacromial decompression vs conservative management in subacromial impingement- A prospective comparative study - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/099099

Enrollment

Registered

2025-12-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: NIL: NIL Intervention2: Subacromial decompression: Arthroscopic surgical release Control Intervention1: Conservative management: Physiotherapy Analgesics ( depends on the age and othe

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age: 20 - 60yrs Clinical and Radiological diagnosis of subacromial impingement. Neer subacromial impingement classification types 1 3 Shoulder pain for more than 6 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Radiographic features suggestive of osteoarthritis Presence of total rotator cuff rupture Previous history of surgery to the affected shoulder. Previous history of fracture to the affected shoulder. Calcification exceeding 2cm in the rotator cuff tendons. Any neurological or spinal disorder or uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Measurement of shoulder function using following scoring systems: Constant Score American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score (ASES) SF-36 questionnaire Timepoint: 1MONTH , 3MONTHS , 6MONTHS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess which has better functional outomesTimepoint: 3MONTHS , 6MONTHS	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSHIVANAND S

SRM MEDICAL COLLEGE AND RESEARCH CENTRE , SRM UNIVERSITY

devipras@srm.ist.edu.in9942508444

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026