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Central Sensitization and Functional Outcomes in Chronic Shoulder Pain (SHOULDER-CS)

13 juin 2026 mis à jour par: Ayşenur Yılmaz, Pamukkale University

The Effects of Central Sensitization and Psychological Factors on Functional Outcomes Following Rehabilitation in Individuals With Chronic Shoulder Pain

This prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate whether baseline central sensitization and psychological factors predict functional outcomes following rehabilitation in individuals with chronic shoulder pain. Participants with chronic shoulder pain will receive a standardized 6-week physiotherapy and rehabilitation program routinely applied in the clinic. Assessments will be performed before and after treatment, including pain severity, shoulder function, central sensitization symptoms, and psychological factors such as pain catastrophizing. The findings of this study may contribute to a better understanding of biopsychosocial factors affecting rehabilitation outcomes in chronic shoulder pain and help improve individualized rehabilitation approaches.

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Pas encore de recrutement

Les conditions

Intervention / Traitement

Description détaillée

Chronic shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders and is associated with pain, functional limitations, reduced quality of life, and work disability. Although structural abnormalities are often identified in clinical evaluation and imaging findings, the relationship between tissue pathology and symptom severity is not always clear. Therefore, factors beyond peripheral tissue damage may contribute to persistent shoulder pain and rehabilitation outcomes.

In recent years, central sensitization has become an important concept in chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions. Central sensitization refers to increased responsiveness of the central nervous system to sensory input, resulting in pain hypersensitivity and amplification of pain perception. Previous studies have demonstrated that individuals with chronic shoulder pain may present with symptoms related to central sensitization, which can negatively affect pain severity, disability, and treatment response.

Psychological factors such as pain catastrophizing, fear of movement, anxiety, and depression are also known to influence chronic pain experiences and rehabilitation outcomes. Higher levels of maladaptive psychological responses may contribute to increased pain perception, reduced treatment adherence, and poorer functional recovery. However, prospective studies evaluating the combined influence of central sensitization and psychological factors on rehabilitation outcomes in chronic shoulder pain remain limited.

This study is designed as a prospective observational cohort study. Individuals with chronic shoulder pain attending physiotherapy rehabilitation clinics will be recruited. Participants will undergo baseline assessments before treatment and follow-up assessments after a standardized 6-week rehabilitation program routinely applied in clinical practice.

The primary objective is to determine whether baseline central sensitization and psychological factors predict functional improvement following rehabilitation. The findings may contribute to a better understanding of the biopsychosocial mechanisms underlying treatment response and support the development of more individualized rehabilitation strategies for chronic shoulder pain management.

Type d'étude

Observationnel

Inscription (Estimé)

59

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Coordonnées de l'étude

Lieux d'étude

  • Turquie (Türkiye)
    • Türkiye
      • Burdur, Türkiye, Turquie (Türkiye), 19300
        • Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi
        • Contact:

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

  • Adulte
  • Adulte plus âgé

Accepte les volontaires sains

Non

Méthode d'échantillonnage

Échantillon non probabiliste

Population étudiée

Adults with chronic shoulder pain who are referred to physiotherapy and rehabilitation clinics and scheduled to receive a standardized 6-week physiotherapy rehabilitation program. Participants will include individuals with shoulder pain associated with conditions such as rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, subacromial pain syndrome, and adhesive capsulitis.

La description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults aged 18 years and older
  • Presence of chronic shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months
  • Clinical findings consistent with shoulder-related pain
  • Willingness to participate in a 6-week physiotherapy rehabilitation program
  • Ability to complete study assessments and questionnaires
  • Provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of shoulder surgery within the previous 6 months
  • Major shoulder trauma within the previous 6 months
  • Serious pathology affecting the shoulder (e.g., infection, tumor, systemic inflammatory disease)
  • Neurological disorders affecting the upper extremity (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, myelopathy, peripheral nerve injury)
  • Severe cognitive impairment
  • Communication problems preventing participation
  • Shoulder injection within the previous 4 weeks
  • Pregnancy

Plan d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

Cohortes et interventions

Groupe / Cohorte
Intervention / Traitement
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Program
A standardized 6-week exercise-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation program including patient education, scapular stabilization exercises, strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, functional training, and home exercise recommendations routinely applied in clinical practice.
Autre: Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Program
A standardized 6-week exercise-based physiotherapy and rehabilitation program routinely applied in clinical practice, including patient education, scapular stabilization exercises, strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, functional training, and home exercise recommendations for individuals with chronic shoulder pain.

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a validated questionnaire used to assess shoulder pain and disability. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater pain and disability.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation

Mesures de résultats secondaires

Mesure des résultats
Description de la mesure
Délai
Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI)
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
The Central Sensitization Inventory is a self-reported questionnaire assessing symptoms related to central sensitization. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater central sensitization symptoms.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
The Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS) assesses exaggerated negative thoughts and emotional responses related to pain. Total scores range from 0 to 52, with higher scores indicating greater pain catastrophizing.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale)
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Pain intensity will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst imaginable pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Shoulder Range of Motion
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Shoulder range of motion will be assessed using standard goniometric measurements. Higher values indicate greater shoulder joint mobility.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Shoulder Muscle Strength
Délai: Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation
Shoulder muscle strength will be evaluated using standardized clinical strength assessment procedures. Higher values indicate greater muscle strength.
Baseline and 6 weeks after rehabilitation

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Parrainer

Pamukkale University

Dates d'enregistrement des études

Ces dates suivent la progression des dossiers d'étude et des soumissions de résultats sommaires à ClinicalTrials.gov. Les dossiers d'étude et les résultats rapportés sont examinés par la Bibliothèque nationale de médecine (NLM) pour s'assurer qu'ils répondent à des normes de contrôle de qualité spécifiques avant d'être publiés sur le site Web public.

Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude (Estimé)

15 juin 2026

Achèvement primaire (Estimé)

30 juillet 2026

Achèvement de l'étude (Estimé)

1 août 2026

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

4 juin 2026

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

13 juin 2026

Première publication (Réel)

17 juin 2026

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)

17 juin 2026

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

13 juin 2026

Dernière vérification

1 juin 2026

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Mots clés

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • CS-Shoulder-2026

Plan pour les données individuelles des participants (IPD)

Prévoyez-vous de partager les données individuelles des participants (DPI) ?

NON

Description du régime IPD

Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to privacy and confidentiality considerations. De-identified data may be available from the principal investigator upon reasonable request and with appropriate ethical approval.

Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude

Étudie un produit pharmaceutique réglementé par la FDA américaine

Non

Étudie un produit d'appareil réglementé par la FDA américaine

Non

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