NCT05933382: Mobilization

Investigation of the Effects of Mulligan Mobilization and Corticosteroid Injection in Rotator Cuff Lesions

Completed NA Last updated 20 February 2024

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Corticosteroid Group in Rotator Cuff Tears in 60 participants. Completed in 10 February 2024.

Timeline

1 July 2023

Primary endpoint
6 September 2023

10 February 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	single
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	60
Start date	1 July 2023
Primary completion	6 September 2023
Estimated completion	10 February 2024
Sites	1 location across Turkey (Türkiye)

Drugs / interventions tested

• Corticosteroid Group
• Mulligan Group

Conditions studied

• Rotator Cuff Tears — all drugs for Rotator Cuff Tears →

Sponsor

Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

Who can join

Adults 40 to 60, any sex, with Rotator Cuff Tears. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Chronic shoulder pain, predominantly caused by rotator cuff disorders represents one of the most frequently encountered musculoskeletal issues within the community. Rotator cuff tears are a crucial pathophysiological contributor to shoulder pain. Individuals afflicted with this condition frequently report nocturnal intensification of pain and movement-specific aggravation, especially during overhead activities. The condition is frequently correlated with functional impairment, with many patients noting a sensation of weakness. Conservative treatment of the rotator cuff tear consists of a wide range of procedures such as exercise therapy; and/or local anesthetic, ice/heat therapy, electrotherapy, various types of manual therapy and joint mobilization procedures. Corticosteroid injection approach is an alternative method to these applications The subacromial corticosteroid injection is an intervention technique that has been utilized for short-term relief over numerous years.Given the restricted self-repair capabilities of tendons the consideration of novel biological treatment strategies for tendinopathies has gained prominence in recent times. Nonetheless, there remains a lack of sufficient scientific evidence to substantiate their efficacy.Mulligan mobilization techniques are manual therapy techniques that aim to increase normal joint movement and reduce pain levels by correcting the biomechanical structure of joint surfaces to provide a pain-free range of motion. A review of the literature reveals no studies comparing the Mulligan mobilization technique and corticosteroid injections in rotator cuff tears. The aim of our study is to examine the effects of the Mulligan mobilization technique and corticosteroid injections on pain, range of motion, functionality and proprioception in individuals with rotator cuff tears.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

1. The efficacy of Mulligan mobilization and corticosteroid injection on pain, functionality, and proprioception in rotator cuff tears: A randomized controlled trial.
   Menek B, Menek MY. · · 2025 · cited 2× · PMID 39919923 · DOI 10.1016/j.jht.2024.12.016