Rotator Cuff TendinopathyNCT07390396
Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
A study testing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise and Exercise Therapy in people with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Shoulder Pain, run by Deraya University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 55 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Shoulder Pain, Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
- What is being tested?
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise and Exercise Therapy
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 15 Dec 2025to 20 May 2026
- 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 30 to 55 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 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.
Who cannot join
- Massive rotator cuff tear or complete tendon rupture.
- Adhesive capsulitis or significant limitation of passive shoulder motion.
- History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or surgery in the affected limb.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or systemic inflammatory disease.
- Cervical radiculopathy or neurological involvement affecting the shoulder.
- Corticosteroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 6 months.
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- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- BMI > 30 kg/m² (obese individuals excluded).
- Current malignancy, open wounds, or local infection at the treatment site.
- Inability to tolerate shock wave therapy or perform exercise sessions.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Egypt1 site
faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University
Minya, Menia Governorate
About this study
Official title: Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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.
Read the detailed description
Rotator cuff tendinopathy involves chronic overload and microtrauma of the rotator cuff tendons, leading to pain, inflammation, and functional impairment. Therapeutic exercises that target the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers are commonly prescribed to restore muscle control and shoulder kinematics.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has demonstrated potential for tendon regeneration, pain reduction, and improved vascularization. This randomized controlled trial investigates whether the combination of ESWT and exercise therapy produces greater improvements than exercise therapy alone in reducing supraspinatus tendon thickness and pain and improving shoulder function.
Fifty participants aged 30-55 years with confirmed RCT will be randomly assigned into two groups:
- Group A (Experimental): ESWT + rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises.
- Group B (Active Comparator): Rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises only.
Both groups will be treated for 6 weeks, with 3 exercise sessions per week; Group A will receive 1 ESWT session weekly in addition to exercises.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Shoulder Pain, Supraspinatus Tendinopathy, Shoulder Dysfunction
- Being tested
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise, Exercise Therapy
- Medical subject headings
- Shoulder Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with ExerciseOther
Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) will be applied to the supraspinatus tendon at 1.5 bar, 1500 shocks per session, once weekly for 6 weeks, in combination with a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program performed three times weekly.
This combination is designed to promote tendon healing, improve strength, and reduce shoulder pain.
Exercise TherapyOther
A standardized rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program including strengthening, stretching, and control training for the shoulder complex. Exercises are performed three times weekly for 6 weeks under supervision.
This program serves as the active control for comparison with ESWT + Exercise.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise | Experimental | 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. Receives: Other: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise |
| Exercise Therapy Only | Active comparator | 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. Receives: Other: Exercise Therapy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness
Supraspinatus tendon thickness will be measured using diagnostic ultrasonography in the transverse plane. Participants will be positioned in the modified Crass position (palm on iliac crest, elbow directed posteriorly) as described by Ferri et al. (2005). The transducer will be placed on the acromion and moved laterally to visualize the supraspinatus tendon. A decrease in tendon thickness after 6 weeks of treatment indicates structural improvement. Measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Measured: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Change in Shoulder Pain Intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale, NPRS)
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will rate their average shoulder pain over the previous week. A lower score after treatment indicates improvement. Measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Measured: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Change in Shoulder Disability (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, SPADI)
Shoulder pain and disability will be assessed using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). This self-reported questionnaire includes 13 items scored from 0-10. The total score is expressed as a percentage, with higher scores indicating greater pain and disability. The SPADI will be administered at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Measured: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Change in Isometric Shoulder Muscle Strength
Isometric strength of the shoulder external and internal rotator muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. Participants will perform maximal voluntary contractions in a standardized seated position. Three trials will be performed for each direction of movement, and the mean value will be recorded in Newtons (N). Increased strength after treatment indicates functional improvement.
Measured: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2026
- Study start15 Dec 2025
- Primary completion15 May 2026
- Study completion20 May 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (11)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Rotator Cuff TendinopathyStudies 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
- Participants will be randomly assigned into two parallel groups. Group A (Experimental) will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in addition to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program. Group B (Active Comparator) will perform the same exercise program without ESWT. Both groups will be treated for 6 weeks, with three exercise sessions per week.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Deraya University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07390396
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DU-PT-ESWT-RCT-003
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 29 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 28 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Michener LA, Subasi Yesilyaprak SS, Seitz AL, Timmons MK, Walsworth MK. Supraspinatus tendon and subacromial space parameters measured on ultrasonographic imaging in subacromial impingement syndrome. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015 Feb;23(2):363-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2542-8. Epub 2013 Jun 5.
PubMed 23736252Lyng KD, Andersen JD, Jensen SL, Olesen JL, Arendt-Nielsen L, Madsen NK, Petersen KK. The influence of exercise on clinical pain and pain mechanisms in patients with subacromial pain syndrome. Eur J Pain. 2022 Oct;26(9):1882-1895. doi: 10.1002/ejp.2010. Epub 2022 Jul 27.
PubMed 35852027Liaghat B, Skou ST, Jorgensen U, Sondergaard J, Sogaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. Heavy shoulder strengthening exercise in people with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and long-lasting shoulder symptoms: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2020 Jul 10;6:97. doi: 10.1186/s40814-020-00632-y. eCollection 2020.
PubMed 32670599Fournier Belley A, Gagnon DH, Routhier F, Roy JS. Ultrasonographic Measures of the Acromiohumeral Distance and Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness in Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Mar;98(3):517-524. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.018. Epub 2016 Jul 16.
PubMed 27431359Beshay, N., Lam, P. H., & Murrell, G. A. C. (2011). Assessing the Reliability of Shoulder Strength Measurement: Hand-Held versus Fixed Dynamometry. Shoulder & Elbow, 3(4), 244-251. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-5740.2011.00137.x
Fraenkel L, Falzer P, Fried T, Kohler M, Peters E, Kerns R, Leventhal H. Measuring pain impact versus pain severity using a numeric rating scale. J Gen Intern Med. 2012 May;27(5):555-60. doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1926-z. Epub 2011 Nov 12.
PubMed 22081365Alsanawi HA, Alghadir A, Anwer S, Roach KE, Alawaji A. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Int J Rehabil Res. 2015 Sep;38(3):270-5. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000118.
PubMed 25954858Breckenridge JD, McAuley JH. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). J Physiother. 2011;57(3):197. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(11)70045-5.
PubMed 21843839Xue X, Song Q, Yang X, Kuati A, Fu H, Liu Y, Cui G. Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 May 4;25(1):357. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07445-7.
PubMed 38704572Wang X, Jia S, Cui J, Xue X, Tian Z. Effect of extracorporeal shock wave combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma injection on rotator cuff calcific tendinitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2024 Sep 18;25(1):616. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08407-z.
PubMed 39294797Fatima A, Ahmad A, Gilani SA, Darain H, Kazmi S, Hanif K. Effects of High-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability, Quality of Life, and Ultrasonographic Changes in Patients with Calcified Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. Biomed Res Int. 2022 Mar 4;2022:1230857. doi: 10.1155/2022/1230857. eCollection 2022.
PubMed 35281612
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Exercises in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07390396
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DU-PT-ESWT-RCT-003
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Shoulder Pain, Supraspinatus Tendinopathy, Shoulder Dysfunction
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Deraya UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 May 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2026 (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.
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.
Detailed description
Rotator cuff tendinopathy involves chronic overload and microtrauma of the rotator cuff tendons, leading to pain, inflammation, and functional impairment. Therapeutic exercises that target the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers are commonly prescribed to restore muscle control and shoulder kinematics.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has demonstrated potential for tendon regeneration, pain reduction, and improved vascularization. This randomized controlled trial investigates whether the combination of ESWT and exercise therapy produces greater improvements than exercise therapy alone in reducing supraspinatus tendon thickness and pain and improving shoulder function.
Fifty participants aged 30-55 years with confirmed RCT will be randomly assigned into two groups:
- Group A (Experimental): ESWT + rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises.
- Group B (Active Comparator): Rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercises only.
Both groups will be treated for 6 weeks, with 3 exercise sessions per week; Group A will receive 1 ESWT session weekly in addition to exercises.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned into two parallel groups. Group A (Experimental) will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in addition to a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program. Group B (Active Comparator) will perform the same exercise program without ESWT. Both groups will be treated for 6 weeks, with three exercise sessions per week.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise | Experimental | Other: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with ExerciseParticipants 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. |
| Exercise Therapy Only | Active comparator | Other: Exercise TherapyParticipants 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. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 55 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 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).
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Massive rotator cuff tear or complete tendon rupture.
- Adhesive capsulitis or significant limitation of passive shoulder motion.
- History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or surgery in the affected limb.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, or systemic inflammatory disease.
- Cervical radiculopathy or neurological involvement affecting the shoulder.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with ExerciseFocused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) will be applied to the supraspinatus tendon at 1.5 bar, 1500 shocks per session, once weekly for 6 weeks, in combination with a rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program performed three times weekly. This combination is designed to promote tendon healing, improve strength, and reduce shoulder pain. | Other | Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise |
| Exercise TherapyA standardized rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program including strengthening, stretching, and control training for the shoulder complex. Exercises are performed three times weekly for 6 weeks under supervision. This program serves as the active control for comparison with ESWT + Exercise. | Other | Exercise Therapy Only |
Primary outcome
Change in Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness
Time frame: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Supraspinatus tendon thickness will be measured using diagnostic ultrasonography in the transverse plane. Participants will be positioned in the modified Crass position (palm on iliac crest, elbow directed posteriorly) as described by Ferri et al. (2005). The transducer will be placed on the acromion and moved laterally to visualize the supraspinatus tendon. A decrease in tendon thickness after 6 weeks of treatment indicates structural improvement. Measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Change in Shoulder Pain Intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale, NPRS)
Time frame: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Participants will rate their average shoulder pain over the previous week. A lower score after treatment indicates improvement. Measurements will be taken at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Change in Shoulder Disability (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, SPADI)
Time frame: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Shoulder pain and disability will be assessed using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). This self-reported questionnaire includes 13 items scored from 0-10. The total score is expressed as a percentage, with higher scores indicating greater pain and disability. The SPADI will be administered at baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention.
Change in Isometric Shoulder Muscle Strength
Time frame: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention
Isometric strength of the shoulder external and internal rotator muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer. Participants will perform maximal voluntary contractions in a standardized seated position. Three trials will be performed for each direction of movement, and the mean value will be recorded in Newtons (N). Increased strength after treatment indicates functional improvement.
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 28 Aug 2026.
- Background: PubMed 23736252Michener LA, Subasi Yesilyaprak SS, Seitz AL, Timmons MK, Walsworth MK. Supraspinatus tendon and subacromial space parameters measured on ultrasonographic imaging in subacromial impingement syndrome. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015 Feb;23(2):363-9. doi: 10.1007/s00167-013-2542-8. Epub 2013 Jun 5.
- Background: PubMed 35852027Lyng KD, Andersen JD, Jensen SL, Olesen JL, Arendt-Nielsen L, Madsen NK, Petersen KK. The influence of exercise on clinical pain and pain mechanisms in patients with subacromial pain syndrome. Eur J Pain. 2022 Oct;26(9):1882-1895. doi: 10.1002/ejp.2010. Epub 2022 Jul 27.
- Background: PubMed 32670599Liaghat B, Skou ST, Jorgensen U, Sondergaard J, Sogaard K, Juul-Kristensen B. Heavy shoulder strengthening exercise in people with hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) and long-lasting shoulder symptoms: a feasibility study. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2020 Jul 10;6:97. doi: 10.1186/s40814-020-00632-y. eCollection 2020.
- Background: PubMed 27431359Fournier Belley A, Gagnon DH, Routhier F, Roy JS. Ultrasonographic Measures of the Acromiohumeral Distance and Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness in Manual Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2017 Mar;98(3):517-524. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.06.018. Epub 2016 Jul 16.
- BackgroundBeshay, N., Lam, P. H., & Murrell, G. A. C. (2011). Assessing the Reliability of Shoulder Strength Measurement: Hand-Held versus Fixed Dynamometry. Shoulder & Elbow, 3(4), 244-251. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1758-5740.2011.00137.x
- Background: PubMed 22081365Fraenkel L, Falzer P, Fried T, Kohler M, Peters E, Kerns R, Leventhal H. Measuring pain impact versus pain severity using a numeric rating scale. J Gen Intern Med. 2012 May;27(5):555-60. doi: 10.1007/s11606-011-1926-z. Epub 2011 Nov 12.
- Background: PubMed 25954858Alsanawi HA, Alghadir A, Anwer S, Roach KE, Alawaji A. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of an Arabic version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Int J Rehabil Res. 2015 Sep;38(3):270-5. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000118.
- Background: PubMed 21843839Breckenridge JD, McAuley JH. Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). J Physiother. 2011;57(3):197. doi: 10.1016/S1836-9553(11)70045-5.
- Background: PubMed 38704572Xue X, Song Q, Yang X, Kuati A, Fu H, Liu Y, Cui G. Effect of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2024 May 4;25(1):357. doi: 10.1186/s12891-024-07445-7.
- Background: PubMed 39294797Wang X, Jia S, Cui J, Xue X, Tian Z. Effect of extracorporeal shock wave combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma injection on rotator cuff calcific tendinitis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2024 Sep 18;25(1):616. doi: 10.1186/s13063-024-08407-z.
- Background: PubMed 35281612Fatima A, Ahmad A, Gilani SA, Darain H, Kazmi S, Hanif K. Effects of High-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Pain, Functional Disability, Quality of Life, and Ultrasonographic Changes in Patients with Calcified Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy. Biomed Res Int. 2022 Mar 4;2022:1230857. doi: 10.1155/2022/1230857. eCollection 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) with Exercise and Exercise Therapy in people with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Shoulder Pain, run by Deraya University at 1 site in Egypt.
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 6 inclusion and 10 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 28 Aug 2026. 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 Egypt. 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?
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What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Supraspinatus Tendon Thickness (time frame: Baseline and at 6 weeks post-intervention). The study lists 4 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 NCT07390396, which also lists 11 linked publications.
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