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The Effect of a Dual-Task Technique-Based Exercise Program on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain

NCT07415967 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 46

Last updated 2026-04-20

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Summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a dual-task-based exercise program on clinical outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. The study will evaluate the effects of a dual-task exercise approach, in which physical exercises are performed concurrently with cognitive tasks, on pain, functional status, pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia. These results will be compared with those of a standard shoulder rehabilitation program. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

* Is there a difference in pain levels between individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain who participate in a dual-task-based exercise program and those who participate in a standard exercise program?
* Is there a difference between these two exercise approaches in terms of shoulder function and psychosocial factors?

Participants will:

* Participate in either a dual-task-based shoulder exercise program or a standard shoulder exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks.
* Undergo clinical assessments at baseline, at week 6, and at week 12.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
  • Shoulder Pain Syndrome
  • Subacromial Pain Syndrome

Interventions

OTHER

Patient Education

Participants will receive patient education on basic muscle biomechanics, causes of pain, pain management strategies, and proper sleeping positions.

OTHER

Dual-Task-Based Exercise Therapy

Participants will be enrolled in a structured exercise program consisting of exercises recommended in the literature. The program will include a three-phase exercise protocol comprising range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. In addition to the standard shoulder exercise program, participants will perform concurrent cognitive tasks targeting attention, cognitive processing, working memory, and verbal fluency. The exercise program will be delivered under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice per week over a 6-week period.

OTHER

Standard Exercise Therapy

Participants will be enrolled in a structured exercise program consisting of exercises recommended in the literature. The program will include a three-phase exercise protocol comprising range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. The exercise program will be delivered under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice per week over a 6-week period.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-02-16
Primary Completion
2027-02-16
Completion
2027-06-16

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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