Clinical trials: Shoulder and Neck
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Surgeons Can Avoid Lasting Pain Through Exercise Literacy
The physical demands of surgery are in many ways similar to those of high-performance athletes. No professional athlete would consider performing without careful attention to strengthening and physical preparedness, yet surgeons…
- Trial name
- SCAPEL (NCT05175443)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Timothy Uhl
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Resistance Exercise Training for the Shoulder and Neck Following Surgery for Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of a progressive therapeutic exercise program on specific physical and functional deficits in the neck and shoulder region occurring as a result of head and neck cancer…
- Trial name
- NCT00248235
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Neck Pain
Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Neck and Shoulder Pain in Lactating Women
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of laser acupuncture on neck and shoulder pain in lactating women.
- Trial name
- NCT07084415
- Testing
- Postural correction exercise, Laser acupuncture
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Neck Pain, Neck Pain Treatment
The Effect of Low-load Endurance Training of Upper Trapezius on Pain, Pressure Pain and Muscle Stiffness in Chronic Neck-shoulder Pain Compared to Stretching Exercise
This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of low-load endurance exercise as compared to stretching exercise on upper trapezius on pain, pressure pain and muscle stiffness in patients with chronic neck-shoulder pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Neck Pain, Neck Pain Treatment, Neck Pain Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT06635759
- Testing
- Upper trapezius low-load endurance exercise, Upper trapezius stretching exercise
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Shoulder Weakness Following Neck Dissection Surgery
A Study to Assess the Efficacy of Early Physical Therapy Intervention Following a Modified Unilateral Neck Dissection for Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
This study will determine whether patients who receive regular physical therapy immediately following a modified neck dissection surgery will report decreased shoulder disability, decreased pain, improved or maintained shoulder…
- Trial name
- NCT01729065
- Testing
- Physical therapy intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Faceto-genic Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain Chronic
Pulsed vs Continuous Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Cervical Facet Joint Mediated Pain
Different studies have revealed different success rates and patient satisfaction after cervical facet C-RF. In a study on 32 patients, with 15 months follow up, 25% had complete pain relief (8).
- Conditions
- Faceto-genic Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain Chronic, Faceto-genic Headache
- Trial name
- NCT04124445
- Testing
- Pulsed Radiofrequency Ablation
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Allevio Pain Management Clinic
Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
The Effects of Posture CS and STM on Reducing Shoulder and Neck Pain in Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding, though essential for the nourishment and development of newborns, often imposes significant musculoskeletal strain on mothers, particularly in the neck and shoulder regions.
- Trial name
- NCT07037056
- Testing
- Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + Postural Correction Exercises, Shoulder and Neck Strengthening + soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block
Combined Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block and Superficial Cervical Plexus Block In Shoulder Arthroplasty Surgery
The suprascapular nerve, originating from the C5 trunk, provides innervation to the acromioclavicular and glenohumeral joints. The supraclavicular nerve, a branch of the cervical plexus, contributes to the sensory innervation of…
- Conditions
- Diaphragmatic Paralysis, Anterior Suprascapular Nerve Block, Superficial Cervical Plexus Block, Phrenic Nerve Paralysis
- Trial name
- NCT06146179
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Anxiety
Screening and Referral Practices for Anxiety and Depression Among Patients With Chronic Neck, Shoulder and Low Back Pain Within Physiotherapy Practices
The goal of this cross-sectional, qualitative study is to investigate whether physiotherapists screen for symptoms of anxiety and depression in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain and to explore the facilitators and…
- Conditions
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, Anxiety, Depression
- Trial name
- NCT07177547
- Testing
- Mental health screening and referral practices in physiotherapy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Ana Catarina Navarro Ramalho
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization and Thoracic Manipulation in Subachromial Impinegment Syndrome
The aim of this study is to investigate the comparative effects of high velocity low amplitude thrust manipulation of upper thoracic spine and spinal mobilization with arm movement on the subjects with the subacromial impingement…
- Trial name
- NCT06110039
- Testing
- Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization, Upper Thoracic Spine Manipulation:
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Shoulder and Neck
Neck Mobs and Impingement
The objective of this study is to investigate whether treatment directed at the neck and shoulder is more beneficial than treatment directed solely at the shoulder; for patients with shoulder impingement syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01744002
- Testing
- Shoulder treatment and neck mobilization, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Walsh University
Tension-Type Headache
The Effect of Specific Strength-Training on Tension-Type Headache in Children 9-17 Years
This study aims at examining muscle strength capacity in neck and shoulder muscles in children and adolescents with and without tension-type headache, and furthermore examining the effect of a 10 week specific strength training…
- Trial name
- NCT01155557
- Testing
- Specific Strength Training, Lifestyle Counseling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Herlev Hospital
Pain, Back, Pain, Neck
Preliminary Muscle Contraction in the Rehabilitation and Prevention of Degenerative Pain in the Locomotor System
RESEARCH OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of muscle preliminary contraction in the rehabilitation and prevention of degenerative pain in the spine, hip, knee, ankle, shoulder, elbow, and ankle joints, as well as after hip and…
- Conditions
- Pain, Back, Pain, Neck, Pain, Hip Burning, Pain, Shoulder
- Trial name
- PMQRPDP (NCT06415825)
- Testing
- Standard advice and Preliminary muscle contraction, Standard advice
- Volunteers
- 216 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Sofia
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Focused Shockwave Therapy for Neck and Shoulder Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome of the neck and shoulder is a common condition characterized by persistent muscle pain, tenderness, stiffness, and limitations in daily activities.
- Trial name
- NCT07660523
- Testing
- Second-Generation Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Home-Based Neck Exercise Program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cishan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Breast Pain, Mastalgia
Hormones, Outcomes, and Pain Pathways in Exercise Study
The goal of the proposed project is to evaluate a mechanical intervention (sports bras designed specifically for full busted women) to alleviate neck, shoulder, arm, and back pain in full-busted women and investigate the…
- Conditions
- Breast Pain, Mastalgia, Back Pain, Back Pain, Low
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT07579182)
- Testing
- Interventional Sports bra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Houston
Cervical Spine, Manipulation, Spinal
Effects of Cervical Manipulation on Cervical Rotation Motion and Shoulder Rotational Motion and Strength in Overhead Athletes
This study will examine the effects of a single session of a quick stretch technique delivered to the neck on neck and shoulder motion as well as shoulder strength in collegiate overhead athletes.
- Conditions
- Cervical Spine, Manipulation, Spinal, Shoulder, Overhead Athlete
- Trial name
- NCT06903793
- Testing
- cervical manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Sacred Heart University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Skeletal Muscle Contractility, Self-reported Pain and Tissue Sensitivity in Females With Neck/Shoulder Pain and Trapezius MFTrPs
In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study will explore muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT01710735
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Chronic Pain (Back / Neck)
Effect of Virtual Reality and Trans Auricular X-Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Anxiety and Depression in Chronic Shoulder Pain Patients
Chronic shoulder pain is a debilitating condition that significantly impacts quality of life, daily functioning, and mental well-being.
- Trial name
- VIRTAX-ADSP (NCT07198737)
- Testing
- VR and VNS
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Sponsor
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
POS Mobilization by 3-DRT Affect Functional Outcome in Layered Syndrome
I aim to study the effects of posterior oblique sling mobilization by 3-D release technique on pain, range of motion and functional disability in layered syndrome
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07710079
- Testing
- Conventional Physical Therapy, POS Mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Forward Head Posture
Strengthening and Stretching Exercise to Improve Forward Head Posture and Rounded Shoulders
Forward head posture (FHP) and Rounded shoulders (RS) are defined as protrusion of the head and shoulders in the sagittal plane. Forward head posture is defined as the anterior positioning of the cervical spine.
- Trial name
- NCT04216862
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University