Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Strengthening Exercises and Improving Movement for Painful Shoulders in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
Lead Sponsor:
University of Southern California
Collaborating Sponsors:
Physical Therapy Clinical Research Network
Conditions:
Shoulder Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-75 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct research to see if we can help people who have a spinal cord injury and shoulder pain to decrease the pain in the shoulders. We are investigating the effectiven...
Detailed Description
Adults who sustain a spinal cord injury (SCI) now have the potential to lead active, productive lives with near normal life expectancy. Recent studies have demonstrated that many people with SCI devel...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- post-pubescent (age 14 or older) onset of paraplegia,
- at least 5 years duration with spinal cord injury, current age between 19 and 75,
- unilateral or bilateral shoulder pain that interferes with at least one functional task (e.g. transfers, wheelchair propulsion),
- subjects who propel a manual wheelchair \>50% normalized velocity and ability to understand the informed consent.
Exclusion
- hospitalization within the last month
- a cortisone injection to the shoulder within the last 4 months,
- a fracture within the last year,
- shoulder surgery to the painful side within the last year,
- a diagnosis of complete rotator cuff tear, rheumatoid arthritis, adhesive capsulitis at the shoulder or complex regional pain syndrome (also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy),
- any serious medical conditions, major depression, alcohol abuse, or being unlikely to complete the 12-weeks of treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00461474
Start Date
March 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2006
Last Update
April 19 2007
Active Locations (1)
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1
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Hospital
Downey, California, United States, 90242