An observational study in Rotator Cuff Tears (RCTs), sponsored by Kırklareli University. Not yet recruiting. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-08-21.
Sponsored by Kırklareli University · Observational
The goals of this observational study are (1) to determine the smallest worthwhile effect of rotator cuff repair surgery compared to exercise therapy in rotator cuff patients; (2) to determine the smallest worthwhile effect of supervised exercise therapy compared to unsupervised exercise therapy in rotator cuff patients. Another objective of the study is to identify the demographic and clinical factors affecting the smallest worthwhile effect.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics, including age, sex, education level, employment status, annual income, activity pain, symptom duration, and previous treatment for rotator cuff tears, will be assessed. These variables will be evaluated as potential factors associated with the smallest worthwhile effect using regression analyses.
Patients who applied to the hospital's physical therapy unit and were referred for treatment in the physical therapy unit
Exclusion Criteria:
Smallest Worthwhile Effect in Activity Pain Measured Using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) of Rotator Cuff Repair Compared With Supervised Exercise
Participants will be provided with standardized descriptions of the characteristics, benefits, limitations, and potential drawbacks of the treatment options. They will then be asked, hypothetically, how much greater reduction in activity pain they would require from rotator cuff repair compared with supervised exercise in order to prefer rotator cuff repair. Activity pain will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The SWE will be reported as the minimum additional percentage reduction in activity pain required for participants to prefer rotator cuff repair over supervised exercise.
Time frame: Baseline
Smallest Worthwhile Effect in Activity Pain Measured Using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) of Supervised Exercise Compared With Unsupervised Exercise
Participants will be provided with standardized descriptions of the characteristics, benefits, limitations, and potential drawbacks of the treatment options. They will then be asked, hypothetically, how much greater reduction in activity pain they would require from supervised exercise compared with unsupervised exercise in order to prefer supervised exercise. Activity pain will be assessed using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The SWE will be reported as the minimum additional percentage reduction in activity pain required for participants to prefer supervised exercise over unsupervised exercise.
Time frame: Baseline
Activity Pain Measured Using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Participants will rate their current shoulder pain during activity using the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst possible pain). Higher scores indicate greater activity pain.
Time frame: Baseline
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Plan to share: Undecided
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