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Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, resulting in functional limitations and reduced quality of life. Exercise therapy is considered a first-line treatment; however, adjunct modalities such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) may enhance recovery. This study aims to evaluate the effect of adding ESWT to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 30
Maximum Age: 55
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Medically stable individuals who consent to participate in the study.

• Male and female participants aged between 30 and 55 years.

• Diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinopathy, confirmed clinically and by ultrasound or MRI.

• Duration of symptoms greater than 3 months.

• Supraspinatus tendon thickness \> 5.85 mm as measured by ultrasound (based on Hunter et al., 2021).

• Able to follow the treatment plan and attend all therapy sessions.

Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
RECRUITING
Minya
Contact Information
Primary
Aliaa Hussein
aliaa.gamal@deraya.edu.eg
01003041632
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-15
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-05
Participants
Target number of participants: 50
Treatments
Experimental: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise
Participants in this group will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) applied to the supraspinatus tendon once weekly for 6 weeks, in addition to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program performed three times per week.~ESWT will be applied using a focused probe at 1.5 bar pressure, 1500 shocks per session. Exercises will include strengthening and control exercises for rotator cuff and scapular muscles.
Active_comparator: Exercise Therapy Only
Participants in this group will perform the same rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program as the experimental group, without receiving ESWT.~The exercise program focuses on strengthening, stretching, and neuromuscular control of shoulder and scapular stabilizers, performed three times per week for 6 weeks.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Tendinitis
Sponsors
Leads: Deraya University

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