IASTM Effects on Pain, Functionality, and Proprioception in Subacromial Impingement

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Conditions studied: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Massage, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Soft Tissue Injuries

In brief

The aim of this study will be to investigate the effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM), applied in addition to a conventional exercise program, on pain, range of motion, proprioception, functionality, and quality of life in individuals with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome (SIS).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07293702

Run by

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

People needed

38

Starts

2026-01-25

Expected to finish

2026-05-20

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-25

Who can join

Age: 40 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals diagnosed with SIS by MRI
• Men and women between 40 and 60 years of age
• Individuals with symptoms persisting for at least one month
• Individuals with a minimum of 60° of shoulder flexion and abduction range of motion

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with a history of surgery on the affected arm
• Individuals with an open wound on the arm
• Individuals with an active infection
• Individuals with inflammatory joint disease
• Individuals with malignant or benign tumors were excluded from the study.

Where it is running

• Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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