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Comparison of magnetic therapy and shock wave therapy in shoulder impingement syndrome

Comparison of the effectiveness of Magnetic Field Therapy and Extracorporeal Shock wave therapy on pain relief and joint function improvement in shoulder impingement syndrome

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20250602066034N1
Enrollment
62
Registered
2025-07-03
Start date
2025-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-07-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Shoulder impingement syndrome. Impingement syndrome of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients in the first group will undergo magnet therapy with a NOVIN MED model 915G magnet device for 30 minutes, 3 days a week, for 8 sessions with an intensity of

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with shoulder pain who were clinically diagnosed with shoulder impingement syndrome and demonstrated rotator cuff inflammation on ultrasound or MRI, meeting Neer's criteria for grade 1 or 2 At least three months must have passed since symptom onset Patient's informed consent for study participation Age range of 18-70 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients candidate for emergency surgery Previous surgery in the shoulder and arm area Pregnancy Metal implants, such as heart pacemakers Uncontrolled internal and neurological diseases Bleeding disorders Patients with a history of diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system Cortisone injection into the shoulder joint within the last month Rheumatologic diseases and traumatic injuries of the shoulder joint Cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain intensity based on VAS score. Timepoint: Before, immediately, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: VAS questionnaire.;Improvement in shoulder function based on DASH questionnaire. Timepoint: Before, immediately, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: DASH questionnaire.;Active range of motion of the shoulder joint in abduction based on goniometer. Timepoint: Before, immediately, one month and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Ghafari

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

sara73ghafari@gmail.com+98 31 3432 4641

Outcome results

None listed

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