Neuropathic Pain, Catastrophizing, and Adherence in SAIS
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Conditions studied: Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
In brief
Subacromial impingement syndrome is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and may negatively affect daily activities and quality of life. While shoulder pain is usually considered nociceptive, some patients may also have a neuropathic pain component, which can influence symptom severity and treatment outcomes. In addition, psychological factors such as pain catastrophizing and adherence-related behavior may play an important role in recovery. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the presence of neuropathic pain in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome and to investigate its relationship with pain catastrophizing and adherence-related behavior. Patients undergoing a standard physical therapy program will be assessed at the beginning and after completion of treatment using validated clinical scales. The findings of this study may help to better understand the interaction between pain characteristics, psychological factors, and adherence-related behavior, and contribute to the development of more individualized rehabilitation strategies
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07509021
- Run by
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
- People needed
- 75
- Starts
- 2026-04-02
- Expected to finish
- 2026-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-08
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Unilateral subacromial impingement syndrome lasting at least 3 months
- Planned to start a 10-session physical therapy program
- Willing and able to provide informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- Upper extremity entrapment neuropathy or polyneuropathy
- History of diabetes mellitus
- Inflammatory rheumatic disease, infection, or malignancy
- Frozen shoulder
- History of shoulder fracture, dislocation, or surgery
- Complete rotator cuff tear on magnetic resonance imaging
- Calcific tendinitis
- Shoulder steroid injection or physical therapy within the previous 3 months
- Use of medication for neuropathic pain
- Pregnancy
- Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
Where it is running
- AIBU Izzet Baysak Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Hospital — Bolu, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)
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