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Hemiplegic Shoulder PainNCT06793852

Shoulder Pain and Its Effects on Joint Position, Strength, Tactical Sensory and Posture in Hemiplegia

An observational study of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain, run by Karabuk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The main purpose of this study is to reveal the effects of shoulder pain in chronic hemiplegic patients with a more comprehensive and holistic perspective through evaluation and correlation methods. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
How many people
78 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
25 Feb 2025to 25 Jun 2025
Phase
Observational
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population will consist of individuals diagnosed with stroke and receiving treatment at the Special Safranbolu Special Education and Rehabilitation Center in Karabük province. Based on previous similar studies, the sample size was calculated using power analysis with 80% power and a significance level of α=0.05, resulting in 78 participants.

Who may be able to join

  • At least 3 months post-stroke, diagnosis of hemiplegia after stroke, aged 18 or older, having cognitive abilities and cooperation required to fulfill the study requirements, and willingness to participate in the study.

Who cannot join

  • cognitive impairment interfering with informed consent or adherence to study assessments, aphasia, the presence of major neurological or rheumatological diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system other than stroke, and a history of surgery on the affected shoulder prior to stroke.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Karabük University

    Karabük

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of the Effect of Shoulder Pain on Joint Position Sense, Postural Control, Tactical Sensory and Muscle Strength in Chronic Hemiplegic Patients

The main purpose of this study is to reveal the effects of shoulder pain in chronic hemiplegic patients with a more comprehensive and holistic perspective through evaluation and correlation methods. It is thought that these evaluations can make significant contributions to the understanding of the etiology and treatment of post-stroke shoulder pain. The focus of the study is to deeply examine the effects of shoulder pain on joint position sense, postural control, tactile sense and muscle strength in chronic hemiplegic patients.

Read the detailed description

This study aims to investigate the effects of shoulder pain on joint position sense, postural control, tactile sensation, and muscle strength in chronic hemiplegic stroke patients. Designed as a cross-sectional descriptive study, it involved participants divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of shoulder pain. The assessments included joint position sense , postural control , tactile sensation , gross grip strength, and pinch grip strength . The findings of this study are expected to contribute to clinical practice by aiding in the development of more effective interventions for managing post-stroke shoulder pain. Additionally, it aims to serve as a foundation for future comprehensive research, emphasizing the critical role of addressing pain in the rehabilitation process.

Keywords
Stroke, Pain, Postural Control, Sensation, Muscle Strength
Medical subject headings
Stroke, Pain

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT06793852
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
participants with shoulder painNot described
participants without shoulder painNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. inclinometer

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke Patients (PASS-T)

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament test

    Measured: Baseline

  4. dynamometer

    Measured: Baseline

  5. pinchmeter

    Measured: Baseline

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Personal information form

    Measured: Baseline

  2. Visual Analog Scale

    Measured: Baseline

  3. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index

    Measured: Baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Jan 2025
  2. Study start25 Feb 2025
  3. Primary completion20 Jun 2025
  4. Study completion25 Jun 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
78 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06793852
Sponsor's protocol ID
shoulder pain in stroke
Status last verified
Jan 2025
First submitted
21 Jan 2025
Last updated
22 Dec 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Wilson RD, Chae J. Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2015 Nov;26(4):641-55. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2015.06.007. Epub 2015 Sep 9.

    PubMed 26522903
  • Kutukcu B, Yana M. The relationship between shoulder pain and joint position sense, postural control, tactile sensation, and muscle strength in chronic hemiplegia. BMC Neurol. 2026 May 4;26(1):364. doi: 10.1186/s12883-026-04924-3.

    PubMed 42082948

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain, run by Karabuk University 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 22 Dec 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?

inclinometer (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06793852, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 22 Dec 2025.

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