Personalized Exercise Program vs. Standard Exercise for Shoulder Pain

Plain-English translation of NCT07428070 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated ·

What is this trial?

This trial compares two approaches to treating rotator cuff-related shoulder pain—a common condition that causes persistent pain and limits how you move your arm. Both groups receive the same evidence-based exercise program delivered twice weekly for 12 weeks. The difference is that one group also receives personalized touches, like choosing your preferred music and lighting during therapy sessions and having your therapist tailor their communication style to what works best for you.

Exercise therapy is the recommended first-line treatment for rotator cuff shoulder pain, but people respond very differently to the same exercises. Researchers believe that personal touches—like a supportive relationship with your therapist, a comfortable environment, and feeling like the treatment is meaningful to you—may help your body and mind heal better. This study tests whether those human elements, added to standard exercises, can improve your recovery.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are between 18 and 75 years old
you have been clinically diagnosed with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain
you have had shoulder pain for longer than 3 months
you experience pain during shoulder movement tests performed by your doctor
you speak and understand Turkish
you are willing to commit to twice-weekly therapy sessions for 12 weeks plus home exercises

You likely don't qualify if…

you have had a large rotator cuff tear with significant weakness
you have had shoulder surgery in the past
you have had a corticosteroid injection in your shoulder within the past 6 weeks
you have other serious shoulder conditions like frozen shoulder, severe arthritis, or a previous fracture or dislocation
you have neurological disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, or a history of cancer

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you'll visit the clinic twice a week for 12 weeks to do supervised exercises with a physical therapist, plus you'll do exercises at home on your own. You'll also complete assessments at the start, during treatment, and at the end to measure your pain, function, and overall well-being. Depending on which group you're randomly assigned to, your therapy sessions will either follow a standard format or include personalized features like your choice of music, lighting, and communication style from your therapist.

Personalized Exercise Program vs. Standard Exercise for Shoulder Pain

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

Trial locations(1 site)