Clinical trial NCT06828081: Comparative Effects of Getting it Right Addressing Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Military Sports
Official title: Comparative Effects of Getting it Right AddressingShoulderPain(GRASP)Trial and Rotator Cuff Strengthening Exercise Program Among Military Sports for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Phase: NA
Conditions: Sports Physical Therapy
Keywords: Rotator cuff tendinopathy
GRASP trails
Military sports
Shoulder pain
Lead sponsor: Riphah International University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2025-02-14
Enrollment: 30
Sex: MALE
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 40
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: 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.

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.

Eligibility criteria: 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.

Primary outcomes:
measure: Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC)
timeFrame: 5-6weeks
measure: Inclinometer
timeFrame: 5-6weeks
measure: Push-Up Plus Test
timeFrame: 5-6weeks
Secondary outcomes:
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Lahore
country: Pakistan
facility: Combined Military Hospital
state: Punjab
Study officials:
affiliation: Riphah International University
name: Faiza Islam, DPT
role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
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