Subacromial Impingement SyndromeNCT06777121
Effects of Exercise or Taping on Pain, Function, Range of Motion, Strength and Kyphosis in Subacromial Pain Syndrome
A study testing Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise, Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping and Shoulder exercises in people with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and Exercise Addiction, run by Sevtap Günay at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Participants with subacromial pain syndrome underwent shoulder exercises. In addition to the exercises, group A received thoracic extension exercise and group B received kinesio taping. All exercises were performed five days per week for three weeks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Exercise Addiction, Shoulder Pain
- What is being tested?
- Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise, Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping and Shoulder exercises
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 6 Jun 2022to 6 Dec 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Having shoulder pain for at least 6 weeks
- Aggravation of shoulder pain with resisted shoulder movements
Who cannot join
- Those with full-thickness rotator cuff rupture
- Those who have had previous shoulder surgery
- Those who have had cervical or thoracic spine surgery
- Those with a history of inflammatory disease or cancer
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Izmir Bakircay University Cigli Training and Research Hospital
Izmir
About this study
Official title: Effects of Adding Thoracic Extension Exercises or Thoracic Kinesio Taping to Shoulder Exercises on Pain, Function, Range of Motion, Strength, and Thoracic Kyphosis in Adults With Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Participants with subacromial pain syndrome underwent shoulder exercises. In addition to the exercises, group A received thoracic extension exercise and group B received kinesio taping. All exercises were performed five days per week for three weeks. Thoracic extension exercise was performed once a week and remained in place for 5 days. Evaluations were performed one to three days before and one to three days after the three-week exercise program.
Read the detailed description
Seventy-five adults with subacromial pain syndrome were randomized into three groups. Group A and Group B received thoracal extension exersice and thoracal kinesiotaping in addition to shoulder exercise, respectively, while Group C received only shoulder exercise. All exercises were performed five days a week for three weeks. Thoracal extension exercise was applied once a week and remained in place for 5 days. Assessments were conducted one to three days before and one to three days after the three-week exercise program. Shoulder pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the upper trapezius and pectoralis major, self-reported function and health status, active range of motion (AROM), and isometric strength of the shoulder were assessed.
- Being tested
- Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise, Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping, Shoulder exercises
- Keywords
- Shoulder pain, Shoulder function, Shoulder exercise, Kinesio taping, Thoracic exercise, Thoracic posture
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exerciseOther
Shoulder exercises and thoracic extension exercises were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks.
Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio tapingOther
In addition to shoulder exercises, thoracic kinesio taping was applied. Shoulder exercises were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks. TKT was applied once a week and remained in place for 5 days.
Shoulder exercisesOther
Shoulder exercises were performed. They were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | In addition to shoulder exercises, thoracic extension exercises were performed. Receives: Other: Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise |
| Group B | Active comparator | In addition to shoulder exercises, kinesio taping was applied. Receives: Other: Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping |
| Group C | Active comparator | Only shoulder exercises were performed. Receives: Other: Shoulder exercises |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Shoulder function assessment
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire was used to assess the condition. It is a questionnaire used to evaluate upper extremity function status. The questionnaire consists of three sections, and the person marks the appropriate answer for each question on the Likert system with a score of 5 (1: no difficulty, 2: mild difficulty, 3: moderate difficulty, 4: extreme difficulty, 5: completely unable to do). According to the DASH questionnaire result; a result between 0-100 is obtained from each section.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Muscle strength assessment
Muscle strength will be measured with a digital hand dynamometer. Muscle strength measurements of the subjects' flexion, extension abduction, adduction, external and internal rotation movements will be made. The measurements made with the dynamometer will be based on the fine muscle test positions and method defined by Lovett. The tests will be repeated three times and at least one minute of rest will be given between repetitions. The highest of the 3 repetitions was accepted as the result.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Thoracic kyphosis assessment
For thoracic kyphosis measurement, inclinometers were placed at T1-T2 and T12-L1 to perform the evaluation.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Pain intensity assessment
It was evaluated using a visual analog scale. The scale is between 0 and 10 points, and increasing numbers indicate increased pain intensity.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Pressure pain threshold assessment
Pressure pain threshold measurement was measured with an algometer device. Algometers are a device that can be used to define pressure and pressure pain threshold. Upper trapezius and pectoralis major muscles were evaluated.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Quality of life assessment
Health-related quality of life (SF-36) was assessed with the questionnaire. It consists of 36 items in total and has eight sub-parameters. These eight sub-parameters consist of physical function, pain, social function, physical role limitations, mental health, emotional role limitations, vitality, and general health parameters. The sub-scales are scored between 0-100 and an increase of 26 points indicates an increase in the quality of life.
Measured: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jan 2025
- Study start6 Jun 2022
- Primary completion15 Jun 2024
- Study completion6 Dec 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Subacromial Impingement SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This research was planned as a randomized controlled trial.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Sevtap Günay
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Sevtap Günay, Izmir Katip Celebi University
- Investigators
- Sevtap GUNAY UCURUM, Assoc. Dr., Principal investigator, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationMüge KIRMIZI, dr. lecturer, Principal investigator, Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Physiotherapy and RehabilitationAyşenur YUKSEL, PT, Study chair, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bakircay University Training and Research Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06777121
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- KatipCelebiUniversity
- Status last verified
- Aug 2025
- First submitted
- 10 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Adding Thoracic Extension Exercises or Thoracic Kinesio Taping to Shoulder Exercises on Pain, Function, Range of Motion, Strength, and Thoracic Kyphosis in Adults With Subacromial Pain Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06777121
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- KatipCelebiUniversity
- Keywords
- Shoulder pain, Shoulder function, Shoulder exercise, Kinesio taping, Thoracic exercise, Thoracic posture
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Sevtap GünayUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 6 Dec 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Participants with subacromial pain syndrome underwent shoulder exercises. In addition to the exercises, group A received thoracic extension exercise and group B received kinesio taping. All exercises were performed five days per week for three weeks. Thoracic extension exercise was performed once a week and remained in place for 5 days. Evaluations were performed one to three days before and one to three days after the three-week exercise program.
Detailed description
Seventy-five adults with subacromial pain syndrome were randomized into three groups. Group A and Group B received thoracal extension exersice and thoracal kinesiotaping in addition to shoulder exercise, respectively, while Group C received only shoulder exercise. All exercises were performed five days a week for three weeks. Thoracal extension exercise was applied once a week and remained in place for 5 days. Assessments were conducted one to three days before and one to three days after the three-week exercise program. Shoulder pain intensity, pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the upper trapezius and pectoralis major, self-reported function and health status, active range of motion (AROM), and isometric strength of the shoulder were assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- This research was planned as a randomized controlled trial.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A | Active comparator | Other: Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exerciseIn addition to shoulder exercises, thoracic extension exercises were performed. |
| Group B | Active comparator | Other: Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio tapingIn addition to shoulder exercises, kinesio taping was applied. |
| Group C | Active comparator | Other: Shoulder exercisesOnly shoulder exercises were performed. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having shoulder pain for at least 6 weeks
- Aggravation of shoulder pain with resisted shoulder movements
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Those with full-thickness rotator cuff rupture
- Those who have had previous shoulder surgery
- Those who have had cervical or thoracic spine surgery
- Those with a history of inflammatory disease or cancer
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exerciseShoulder exercises and thoracic extension exercises were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks. | Other | Group A |
| Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio tapingIn addition to shoulder exercises, thoracic kinesio taping was applied. Shoulder exercises were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks. TKT was applied once a week and remained in place for 5 days. | Other | Group B |
| Shoulder exercisesShoulder exercises were performed. They were performed 5 days a week for 3 weeks. | Other | Group C |
Primary outcome
Shoulder function assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire was used to assess the condition. It is a questionnaire used to evaluate upper extremity function status. The questionnaire consists of three sections, and the person marks the appropriate answer for each question on the Likert system with a score of 5 (1: no difficulty, 2: mild difficulty, 3: moderate difficulty, 4: extreme difficulty, 5: completely unable to do). According to the DASH questionnaire result; a result between 0-100 is obtained from each section.
Muscle strength assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Muscle strength will be measured with a digital hand dynamometer. Muscle strength measurements of the subjects' flexion, extension abduction, adduction, external and internal rotation movements will be made. The measurements made with the dynamometer will be based on the fine muscle test positions and method defined by Lovett. The tests will be repeated three times and at least one minute of rest will be given between repetitions. The highest of the 3 repetitions was accepted as the result.
Thoracic kyphosis assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
For thoracic kyphosis measurement, inclinometers were placed at T1-T2 and T12-L1 to perform the evaluation.
Pain intensity assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
It was evaluated using a visual analog scale. The scale is between 0 and 10 points, and increasing numbers indicate increased pain intensity.
Pressure pain threshold assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Pressure pain threshold measurement was measured with an algometer device. Algometers are a device that can be used to define pressure and pressure pain threshold. Upper trapezius and pectoralis major muscles were evaluated.
Quality of life assessment
Time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks
Health-related quality of life (SF-36) was assessed with the questionnaire. It consists of 36 items in total and has eight sub-parameters. These eight sub-parameters consist of physical function, pain, social function, physical role limitations, mental health, emotional role limitations, vitality, and general health parameters. The sub-scales are scored between 0-100 and an increase of 26 points indicates an increase in the quality of life.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Sep 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sevtap GUNAY UCURUM, Assoc. Dr. principal investigator
Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Müge KIRMIZI, dr. lecturer principal investigator
Izmir Katip Çelebi University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Ayşenur YUKSEL, PT study chair
Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Bakircay University Training and Research Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Shoulder exercises + Thoracic extension exercise, Shoulder exercises + Thoracic kinesio taping and Shoulder exercises in people with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and Exercise Addiction, run by Sevtap Günay at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Shoulder function assessment (time frame: At the beginning and after 3 weeks). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Sep 2025.