Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports

NCT ID: NCT06828081

Last Updated: 2025-02-14

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-04-24

Study Completion Date

2025-02-25

Brief Summary

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This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Detailed Description

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The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated.

In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.

Conditions

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Sports Physical Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Investigators

Study Groups

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Range of Motion Exercises

Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Range of Motion Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.

Strengthening exercises with theraband

They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Strengthening exercises with theraband

Intervention Type OTHER

They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

Interventions

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Range of Motion Exercises

Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.

Intervention Type OTHER

Strengthening exercises with theraband

They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* People in the military who are between 18 and 50 years old.
* Active participation in sports activities for the military.
* Diagnosing rotator cuff tendon pain in medical practice.
* Basic shoulder movement within a certain range of motion.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of shoulder surgery.
* Systemic inflammatory diseases.
* Disorders of the brain or mind that affect physical actions.
* Not being able to stick to the plan for later.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Faiza Islam, DPT

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

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Combined Military Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Site Status

Countries

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Pakistan

References

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Other Identifiers

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REC/RCR & AHS/24/0426

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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