Pain Neuroscience Education and Graded Motor Imagery Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy on Diabetic Adhesive Capsulitis
2026年8月10日 更新者：Riphah International University
Effects of Pain Neuroscience Education and Graded Motor Imagery Combined With Conventional Physiotherapy on Pain, Kinesiophobia, and Functional Disability in Diabetic Adhesive Capsulitis
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) combined with conventional physiotherapy on pain, kinesiophobia, central sensitization, functional disability, range of motion, and quality of life in patients with Type II diabetic adhesive capsulitis.
Adhesive capsulitis is a common musculoskeletal condition characterized by pain and progressive restriction of shoulder movement, particularly among individuals with diabetes mellitus.
Conventional physiotherapy is widely used to restore shoulder mobility and function; however, it may not adequately address central sensitization and fear of movement.
Pain Neuroscience Education aims to improve patients' understanding of pain mechanisms and reduce maladaptive beliefs, while Graded Motor Imagery targets cortical reorganization and movement-related fear.
The combination of these interventions with conventional physiotherapy may improve clinical outcomes and enhance quality of life.
研究概览
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详细说明
This study is a randomized controlled trial with a parallel-group design to evaluate the effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) combined with conventional physiotherapy in patients with Type II diabetic adhesive capsulitis. A total of 50 participants meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be recruited using a non-probability convenience sampling technique and randomly allocated into two groups.
- Experimental Group: Participants will receive Pain Neuroscience Education, Graded Motor Imagery, and conventional physiotherapy.
- Control Group: Participants will receive conventional physiotherapy alone. Both groups will undergo treatment for 6 weeks, with three treatment sessions per week. The experimental intervention will include weekly Pain Neuroscience Education sessions, progressive Graded Motor Imagery (laterality recognition, motor imagery, and mirror therapy), along with conventional physiotherapy consisting of joint mobilization, stretching, strengthening, range-of-motion exercises, and functional training.
Outcome assessments will be performed at baseline (Week 0), mid-treatment (Week 3), and post-treatment (Week 6). The primary outcome measures will include pain intensity (Numeric Pain Rating Scale), shoulder range of motion (Universal Goniometer), functional disability (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index), kinesiophobia (Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia), and central sensitization (Central Sensitization Inventory). Quality of life will be assessed using the Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire. The findings of this study will determine whether adding Pain Neuroscience Education and Graded Motor Imagery to conventional physiotherapy provides superior improvements in pain, psychological outcomes, functional ability, and quality of life compared with conventional physiotherapy alone.
研究类型
介入性
注册 (估计的)
50
阶段
- 不适用
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息，以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习联系方式
- 姓名：Rasheeda D/O Muhammad Bux, DPT
- 电话号码：+92 308-8334013
- 邮箱：rasheedarattar@gmail.com
学习地点
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Capital Territory
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Islamabad、Capital Territory、巴基斯坦、44000
- RIPHAH International hospital Islamabad
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接触：
- Dr. Mirza Obaid Baig Assistant professor/HOD Clinical Faculty of FRAHS Islamabad
- 电话号码：+92 333-2238706
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Punjab Province
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Rawalpindi、Punjab Province、巴基斯坦、46000
- IIMCT-Railway General Hospital
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接触：
- Dr. Mirza Obaid Baig Assistant Professor/HOD Clinical FRAHS
- 电话号码：+92 333-2238706
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参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人，称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
- 年长者
接受健康志愿者
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描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed cases of adhesive capsulitis (Stage I or II)
- Diagnosed with Type II Diabetes Mellitus
- Age between 40-65 years
- Shoulder pain lasting more than 3 months
- Limited shoulder range of motion.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous shoulder surgery
- History of fracture or dislocation of shoulder
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Neurological disorders
- Severe diabetic complications
- Cognitive impairments.
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息，包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的？
设计细节
- 主要用途：治疗
- 分配：随机化
- 介入模型：并行分配
- 屏蔽：双倍的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的：Experimental Group (PNE + GMI + Conventional Physiotherapy)
Participants assigned to the experimental group will receive Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) combined with conventional physiotherapy.
The intervention will be delivered over 6 weeks, with three supervised treatment sessions per week.
Pain Neuroscience Education will address pain neurophysiology, central sensitization, fear-avoidance beliefs, coping strategies, and self-management.
Graded Motor Imagery will include laterality recognition, motor imagery, and mirror therapy, progressing according to the treatment protocol.
Conventional physiotherapy will consist of shoulder range-of-motion exercises, joint mobilization, stretching, strengthening, proprioceptive training, functional exercises, and activity-specific rehabilitation.
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Structured educational sessions designed to improve patients' understanding of pain neurophysiology, central sensitization, pain coping strategies, and self-management.
其他名称：
Progressive intervention consisting of laterality recognition, explicit motor imagery, and mirror therapy to improve cortical reorganization, reduce kinesiophobia, and restore shoulder function.
Conventional physiotherapy including shoulder range-of-motion exercises, stretching, joint mobilization, strengthening, proprioceptive training, scapular stabilization, and functional exercises.
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有源比较器：Control Group (Conventional Physiotherapy)
Participants assigned to the control group will receive conventional physiotherapy alone for 6 weeks, with three supervised treatment sessions per week.
Treatment will include pain relief modalities, shoulder range-of-motion exercises, stretching, joint mobilization, strengthening exercises, proprioceptive exercises, functional training, and activity-specific rehabilitation without Pain Neuroscience Education or Graded Motor Imagery.
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Conventional physiotherapy including shoulder range-of-motion exercises, stretching, joint mobilization, strengthening, proprioceptive training, scapular stabilization, and functional exercises.
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研究衡量的是什么？
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
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Pain intensity measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) is a self-reported outcome measure used to assess pain intensity in musculoskeletal and rehabilitation settings.
The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates "no pain" and 10 indicates "worst imaginable pain".
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Shoulder Pain and Disability Measured by the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Functional disability will be evaluated using the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).
The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a self-administered questionnaire developed to assess pain and functional disability associated with shoulder disorders, particularly adhesive capsulitis and other musculoskeletal shoulder conditions.
The SPADI consists of 13 items divided into two subscales: a pain subscale containing 5 items and a disability subscale containing 8 items.
Each item is scored using a numerical rating scale ranging from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" or "no difficulty" and 10 represents "worst pain imaginable".
Higher scores indicate greater pain and disability.
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Shoulder Range of Motion Measured Using a Universal Goniometer
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Active shoulder range of motion (flexion, abduction, internal rotation, and external rotation) will be measured using a universal goniometer.
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Kinesiophobia Measured by the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-17).
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-17).The Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK) is a self-reported questionnaire used to assess fear of movement, fear of reinjury, and avoidance behaviors associated with pain and musculoskeletal disorders.The most commonly used version is the TSK-17, which consists of 17 items assessing beliefs related to physical activity and movement-related fear.
Each item is scored on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 ("strongly disagree") to 4 ("strongly agree").
The total score ranges from 17 to 68, with higher scores indicating greater levels of kinesiophobia and fear-avoidance behavior.
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Central Sensitization Measured by the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI).
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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Central sensitization will be assessed using the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI).
The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) is a self-reported questionnaire developed to identify symptoms associated with central sensitization in individuals with chronic pain disorders.
The CSI consists of 25 items that assess health-related symptoms commonly associated with central sensitization syndromes.
Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 0 ("never") to 4 ("always").
Higher scores indicate greater symptoms related to central sensitization.
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Health-Related Quality of Life Measured by the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36).
大体时间：Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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The Short Form-36 (SF-36) is a widely used self-reported questionnaire designed to assess health-related quality of life in individuals with acute and chronic health conditions.
The SF-36 consists of 36 items divided into eight health domains: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, general health perceptions, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health.
Each domain score is transformed into a scale ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life.
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Baseline (Week 0), Week 3, and Week 6
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合作者和调查者
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调查人员
- 首席研究员：Huma Riaz、Riphah International University, Islamabad
出版物和有用的链接
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一般刊物
- Louw A, Zimney K, Puentedura EJ, Diener I. The efficacy of pain neuroscience education on musculoskeletal pain: A systematic review of the literature. Physiother Theory Pract. 2016 Jul;32(5):332-55. doi: 10.1080/09593985.2016.1194646. Epub 2016 Jun 28.
- Sawyer EE, McDevitt AW, Louw A, Puentedura EJ, Mintken PE. Use of Pain Neuroscience Education, Tactile Discrimination, and Graded Motor Imagery in an Individual With Frozen Shoulder. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Mar;48(3):174-184. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7716. Epub 2017 Dec 19.
- Candiri B, Talu B, Guner E, Ozen M. The effect of graded motor imagery training on pain, functional performance, motor imagery skills, and kinesiophobia after total knee arthroplasty: randomized controlled trial. Korean J Pain. 2023 Jul 1;36(3):369-381. doi: 10.3344/kjp.23020. Epub 2023 Jun 22.
- Gurudut P, Godse AN. Effectiveness of graded motor imagery in subjects with frozen shoulder: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Korean J Pain. 2022 Apr 1;35(2):152-159. doi: 10.3344/kjp.2022.35.2.152.
- Schneider M. [Patients benefit from information : Pain neuroscience education in an outpatient setting]. Orthopadie (Heidelb). 2025 Nov;54(11):880-888. doi: 10.1007/s00132-025-04702-y. Epub 2025 Sep 12. German.
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研究主要日期
学习开始 (估计的)
2026年8月15日
初级完成 (估计的)
2027年6月30日
研究完成 (估计的)
2027年7月31日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2026年8月10日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2026年8月10日
首次发布 (实际的)
2026年8月13日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2026年8月13日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2026年8月10日
最后验证
2026年8月1日
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Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared because the data are confidential and were collected solely for the purposes of this research study.
Participant privacy and institutional policies will be maintained.
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