Optimizing therapeutic exercise for shoulder overuse syndrome: effects on edema reduction, range of motion, and pain relief using data-driven approaches

Effects of exercise therapy on pain reduction, range of motion, and pectoralis minor muscle length in elderly patients with shoulder pain: A randomized controlled trial comparing exercise therapy to a placebo intervention

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN15463594

Enrollment

Registered

2025-09-18

Start date

2023-01-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-29

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Conditions

Chronic shoulder pain in elderly patients Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

This study is a single-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at a tertiary care rehabilitation center. Randomization was achieved using a computer-generated sequence, with

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age: Participants aged 60 years or older. 2. Chronic Shoulder Pain: Participants with chronic shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months. 3. Diagnosis: Participants with a diagnosis of shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or other musculoskeletal disorders causing shoulder pain. 4. Range of Motion: Participants with limited shoulder range of motion (abduction or external rotation). 5. Pain Level: Participants with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score of at least 4 (moderate pain) at baseline.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Acute Shoulder Injury: Participants with recent shoulder injuries (less than 3 months) or acute trauma to the shoulder. 2. Surgical History: Participants who have had shoulder surgery in the past 6 months. 3. Severe Shoulder Dysfunction: Participants with severe loss of shoulder function or contraindications to physical activity. 4. Other Medical Conditions: Participants with neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal conditions that affect the shoulder or prevent participation in the intervention. 5. Pregnancy: Female participants who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study period. 6. Uncontrolled Health Conditions: Participants with uncontrolled diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other systemic illness that could interfere with participation. 7. Non-compliance: Participants who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study protocol or follow-up visits.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain reduction as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for shoulder pain intensity at baseline and post-intervention (immediately after the 6-week program)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The secondary outcome measures were assessed at baseline and post-intervention (immediately after the 6-week program): 1. Range of Motion (ROM): Improvement in shoulder abduction and external rotation range of motion, measured using a goniometer 2. Pectoralis Minor Muscle Length: Changes in the pectoralis minor muscle length, measured using ultrasound or muscle length measurement techniques	—

Countries

Nepal

Contacts

Public ContactBhishma Karki

bhishma.karki@trc.tu.edu.np+9779851014005

Outcome results

None listed

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