The Effect of a Dual-Task Technique-Based Exercise Program on Clinical Outcomes in Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
Istanbul University
46 participants
Feb 16, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Summary
The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the effects of a dual-task-based exercise program on clinical outcomes in individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. The study will evaluate the effects of a dual-task exercise approach, in which physical exercises are performed concurrently with cognitive tasks, on pain, functional status, pain catastrophizing and kinesiophobia. These results will be compared with those of a standard shoulder rehabilitation program. The main questions this study aims to answer are: * Is there a difference in pain levels between individuals with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain who participate in a dual-task-based exercise program and those who participate in a standard exercise program? * Is there a difference between these two exercise approaches in terms of shoulder function and psychosocial factors? Participants will: * Participate in either a dual-task-based shoulder exercise program or a standard shoulder exercise program twice per week for 6 weeks. * Undergo clinical assessments at baseline, at week 6, and at week 12.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosis of impingement syndrome, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, or partial rotator cuff tear
- Shoulder pain level ≥3 according to the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
- Shoulder pain persisting for at least 3 months
Exclusion Criteria5
- Diagnosis of shoulder instability, adhesive capsulitis, or full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear
- Presence of musculoskeletal, neurological, and/or psychological conditions that would prevent participation in an exercise program
- History of shoulder surgery
- Having received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection treatment for shoulder pain within the past 6 months
- Presence of cognitive impairment that would prevent participation in dual-task exercise activities
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Interventions
Participants will receive patient education on basic muscle biomechanics, causes of pain, pain management strategies, and proper sleeping positions.
Participants will be enrolled in a structured exercise program consisting of exercises recommended in the literature. The program will include a three-phase exercise protocol comprising range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. In addition to the standard shoulder exercise program, participants will perform concurrent cognitive tasks targeting attention, cognitive processing, working memory, and verbal fluency. The exercise program will be delivered under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice per week over a 6-week period.
Participants will be enrolled in a structured exercise program consisting of exercises recommended in the literature. The program will include a three-phase exercise protocol comprising range of motion exercises, stretching exercises, and strengthening exercises. The exercise program will be delivered under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice per week over a 6-week period.
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NCT07415967