A Neuromuscular Exercise Program for Patients With Anterior Shoulder Instability

NCT ID: NCT02371928

Last Updated: 2018-03-09

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

56 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2015-02-28

Study Completion Date

2017-06-30

Brief Summary

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This study is designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of a supervised neuromuscular exercise program versus a standard home exercise program for patients with post-traumatic symptomatic anterior shoulder instability.

Participants with at least one week of symptom duration are randomly assigned to either a 12-week structured, supervised Shoulder Instability Neuromuscular EXercise (SINEX) program versus a standard HOMe EXercise (HOMEX) program.

The H1-hypothesis is that the SINEX program results in a greater increase in quality of life and physical function than the HOMEX program at the primary endpoint at three months follow-up from baseline

Detailed Description

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A common, and very painful, injury for individuals in their second and third decades is a traumatic dislocated shoulder. This injury accounts for almost 50% of all joint dislocations registered in the emergency departments. Due to post-traumatic laxity and injuries to the surrounding shoulder tissue, one major problem is the risk of developing a chronic recurrent instable shoulder affecting patients both physically and psychologically decreasing their overall quality of life.

Biomechanically, proprioceptive changes and decreased sensorimotor control are found in patients with post-traumatic shoulder instability inhibiting the ability to control and stabilize the glenohumeral joint. In other similar musculoskeletal disorders, recent studies clearly shows positive effects of progressive neuromuscular exercise.

Finally, no studies have yet investigated the effect of a structured, physical exercise-training regime based on neuromuscular principles targeting the shoulder joint.

This trial is performed as a randomized, assessor-blinded, controlled multi-center trial with cooperation from various shoulder outpatient clinics located at different hospitals in The Region of Southern and Northern Denmark.

Conditions

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Shoulder Dislocation Musculoskeletal Diseases

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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Neuromuscular exercise program

A 12-week physiotherapeutic, supervised exercise program with focus on neuromuscular shoulder control besides incorporation of kinetic chain exercises.

The exercise program contains the following focal points: Scapula and glenohumeral setting/control, dynamic shoulder stability, muscle co-contractions (weight-bearing upper extremity exercises) and proprioceptive training.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Neuromuscular exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

Exercises can be individually progressed from basic to elite level.

Low load exercises are performed every day with 2 sets of 20-25 repetitions whereas high load exercises are performed three times per week with 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions.

Exercises are progressed using the following components: arm-position, load, speed, open/closed eyes, stable/unstable surfaces.

Patients have online access to instructions and video recordings of all exercises and progression levels. Patients are trained to continuously evaluate their own shoulder function and to adjust the exercise levels themselves at home.

Supervision will be given two times a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for the remaining period.

Standard home exercise program

One physiotherapeutic-supervised instruction in 12 weeks of active exercises for the rotator cuff and scapular muscles.

Information about the shoulder injury and how to avoid pain provoking movements besides future implications is given. Also, participants receives one phone call after six weeks of training from a physiotherapist to ensure good compliance and answer any questions that the patient may have.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard home exercise program

Intervention Type OTHER

Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles are performed with the use of elastic bands (shoulder internal and external rotation besides abduction in scapular plane) whereas mobility/strengthening exercise for the scapular muscles are performed through weight-bearing positions and movements of the upper extremity.

All exercises are performed three times a week with 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

Interventions

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Neuromuscular exercise program

Exercises can be individually progressed from basic to elite level.

Low load exercises are performed every day with 2 sets of 20-25 repetitions whereas high load exercises are performed three times per week with 2 sets of 8-12 repetitions.

Exercises are progressed using the following components: arm-position, load, speed, open/closed eyes, stable/unstable surfaces.

Patients have online access to instructions and video recordings of all exercises and progression levels. Patients are trained to continuously evaluate their own shoulder function and to adjust the exercise levels themselves at home.

Supervision will be given two times a week for the first two weeks and then once a week for the remaining period.

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard home exercise program

Strengthening of the rotator cuff muscles are performed with the use of elastic bands (shoulder internal and external rotation besides abduction in scapular plane) whereas mobility/strengthening exercise for the scapular muscles are performed through weight-bearing positions and movements of the upper extremity.

All exercises are performed three times a week with 2 sets of 10 repetitions.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Age between 18-39
2. Minimum one radiographic verified anterior shoulder dislocation (total dissociation of the humeral head to the glenoid)
3. Limited ability to maintain a desired level of physical activity (sports/leisure/work) due to pain and/or symptoms in the affected shoulder within the latest week.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Humeral fracture and/or bony bankart (visible on conventional radiographs at the time of presentation) warranted for surgery decided by the orthopedic (no other axial or appendicular musculoskeletal injury)
2. Prior surgery in affected shoulder joint
3. \>5 anterior shoulder dislocations (verified by journal or subjective evaluation)
4. Suspected competing diagnosis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, cancer, neurological disorders, fibromyalgia, schizophrenia, suicidal threatened, borderline personality disorder or obsessive compulsive disorder
5. Sensory and motor deficits in neck and shoulder
6. Pregnancy
7. Inadequacy in written and spoken Danish
8. Not willing or able to attend 12 weeks of supervised exercise therapy
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

39 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Region of Southern Denmark

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

The Danish Rheumatism Association

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Aalborg University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Southern Denmark

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Henrik Eshoj

Msc, PhD. stud

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Henrik Eshoj, PhD-student

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark

Birgit Juul-Kristensen, Ass. Prof

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Research Unit for Musculoskeletal Function and Physiotherapy, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark

Karen Søgaard, Prof.

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Research Unit for Physical Activity and Health in Working Life, Institute of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, University of Southern Denmark

Lars H Frich, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shoulder sector, Orthopaedic Department, Odense University Hospital, Denmark

Steen L Jensen, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Shoulder sector, Orthopedic Department, Aalborg University Hospital, Farsø Hospital, Denmark

Sten Rasmussen, MD

Role: STUDY_CHAIR

Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark

Locations

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Odense University Hospital

Odense, Fyn, Denmark

Site Status

Aalborg University Hospital

Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark

Site Status

Hospital of Southwest Denmark

Esbjerg, Jutland, Denmark

Site Status

Himmerland Hospital

Farsø, Jutland, Denmark

Site Status

Countries

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Denmark

References

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Gibson K, Growse A, Korda L, Wray E, MacDermid JC. The effectiveness of rehabilitation for nonoperative management of shoulder instability: a systematic review. J Hand Ther. 2004 Apr-Jun;17(2):229-42. doi: 10.1197/j.jht.2004.02.010.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 15162108 (View on PubMed)

Handoll HH, Hanchard NC, Goodchild L, Feary J. Conservative management following closed reduction of traumatic anterior dislocation of the shoulder. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25;(1):CD004962. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD004962.pub2.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 16437506 (View on PubMed)

Zech A, Hubscher M, Vogt L, Banzer W, Hansel F, Pfeifer K. Neuromuscular training for rehabilitation of sports injuries: a systematic review. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Oct;41(10):1831-41. doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e3181a3cf0d.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 19727032 (View on PubMed)

Robinson CM, Seah M, Akhtar MA. The epidemiology, risk of recurrence, and functional outcome after an acute traumatic posterior dislocation of the shoulder. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2011 Sep 7;93(17):1605-13. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.J.00973.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21915575 (View on PubMed)

Eshoj HR, Rasmussen S, Frich LH, Hvass I, Christensen R, Boyle E, Jensen SL, Sondergaard J, Sogaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. Neuromuscular Exercises Improve Shoulder Function More Than Standard Care Exercises in Patients With a Traumatic Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Orthop J Sports Med. 2020 Jan 30;8(1):2325967119896102. doi: 10.1177/2325967119896102. eCollection 2020 Jan.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 32064291 (View on PubMed)

Eshoj H, Rasmussen S, Frich LH, Hvass I, Christensen R, Jensen SL, Sondergaard J, Sogaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. A neuromuscular exercise programme versus standard care for patients with traumatic anterior shoulder instability: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (the SINEX study). Trials. 2017 Feb 28;18(1):90. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-1830-x.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 28245853 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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S-20140093

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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