Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports

February 10, 2025 updated by: Riphah International University

Comparative Effects of Getting it Right AddressingShoulderPain(GRASP)Trial and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Program Among Military Sports for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

This research will use a randomized clinical trial (RCT) method to get military athletes with rotator cuff tendinopathy. People will be chosen at random to either get the GRASP method or normal exercises for making the shoulder muscles stronger. The main things the investigator will look at are how bad the pain is how well the shoulder works and if they can go back to work or sports. Tests will be done at the start, right after a treatment, and later times to measure the short-term and long-term advantages of the treatments. This study's careful way of doing things aims to provide strong information for military sports medicine. It helps doctors in treating shoulder problems like rotator cuff tendinopathy.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The rationale for conducting this study lies in the critical need to address rotator cuff tendinopathy, a prevalent and debilitating issue among military athletes. The unique demands placed on military personnel, involving repetitive overhead tasks and rigorous training, contribute significantly to the higher incidence of rotator cuff problems. The impact of this condition on performance, readiness, and overall well-being in the military cannot be overstated.

In the end, the plan for this study wants to fix a gap in what we know right now about dealing with muscle problems in military sports players' shoulders. This study looks at the GRASP trial methods and compares them with standard rotator cuff exercises. It aims to improve treatments and help military staff be healthier and work better.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Combined Military Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • People in the military who are between 18 and 50 years old.
  • Active participation in sports activities for the military.
  • Diagnosing rotator cuff tendon pain in medical practice.
  • Basic shoulder movement within a certain range of motion.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of shoulder surgery.
  • Systemic inflammatory diseases.
  • Disorders of the brain or mind that affect physical actions.
  • Not being able to stick to the plan for later.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Range of Motion Exercises
Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.
Other: Range of Motion Exercises
Will get standard shoulder muscle exercises, including rigid and stretchy ones with bands that offer resistance.
Experimental: Strengthening exercises with theraband
They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.
Other: Strengthening exercises with theraband
They will go through the GRASP method, which involves special workouts just for them, teaching them about their health and ways to deal with pain.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC)
Time Frame: 5-6weeks
The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) is a self-reported questionnaire that evaluates the quality of life in individuals with rotator cuff disorders across five domains: physical signs and symptoms, sports, work, manner of living, and feelings. It ranges from 0 to 2100, and the lower the total, the better the result.
5-6weeks
Inclinometer
Time Frame: 5-6weeks
The inclinometer calculates shoulder R.O.M. in degrees with high accuracy. These are flexion: 170-180° rotation, abduction: 170-180°, external rotation: 90°, and internal rotation: 70-90°.
5-6weeks
Push-Up Plus Test
Time Frame: 5-6weeks
The Push-Up Plus Test is designed to assess both scapular stability and serratus anterior muscle strength from the observed scapular movements during the 'plus' action in a push-up formation. They are either pass/fail scores or quantitative repet
5-6weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Faiza Islam, DPT, Riphah International University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 24, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 10, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 25, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2025

Last Verified

February 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • REC/RCR & AHS/24/0426

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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