Taping and stability of the shoulder girdle: a treatment for subacromial (rotator cuff) syndromes
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN78655132 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN78655132 |
| Protocol serial number | R/42/3.96/Spra |
| Sponsor | NHS R&D Regional Programme Register - Department of Health (UK) |
| Funder | NHS Executive South West (UK) |
- Submission date
- 23/01/2004
- Registration date
- 23/01/2004
- Last edited
- 30/10/2019
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Mr PJ Pender
Scientific
Scientific
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Rheumatology Unit
Royal Cornwall Hospital (City)
Truro
TR1 2HZ
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1872 74242 |
|---|---|
| abc@email.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Taping and stability of the shoulder girdle: a treatment for subacromial (rotator cuff) syndromes |
| Study objectives | Can taping the shoulder girdle to improve its stability give pain relief from subacromial (rotator cuff) syndromes? |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Musculoskeletal diseases |
| Intervention | 1. Active scapular taping 2. Neutral scapular taping |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
The main outcome measures will be pain relief and patient preference for taping position. Pain will be measured using a visual analogue scale before and after tape application in the abducted shoulder position. Participant's preference to taping will also be noted. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 30/04/1998 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Upper age limit | 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 25 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. 25 patients with shoulder pain of at least 2 months duration will be studied 2. All will be aged 18-45 years with anterior instability, a positive impingement test and normal plain radiographs 3. Recruitment will be from rheumatology and orthopaedic outpatient clinics |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not provided at time of registration |
| Date of first enrolment | 04/11/1996 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/04/1998 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 2HZ
United Kingdom
TR1 2HZ
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
30/10/2019: No publications found, all search options exhausted, study status unverified.
