The Relationship Pain Beliefs With Kinesiophobia, Catastrophizing, Pain Knowledge, and Shoulder Functional Disability in Individuals With Shoulder Pain

NCT07118163 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: IUC25
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 90
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This cross-sectional observational study aims to examine the relationship between psychological and organic pain beliefs and kinesiophobia, pain catastrophizing, pain knowledge, and shoulder functional disability (SPADI) in individuals with shoulder pain. The study seeks to clarify how pain-related beliefs influence physical and psychological outcomes in musculoskeletal shoulder pain.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries; Shoulder Pain Chronic; Impingement Syndrome

Keywords

Rotator cuff; Shoulder Pain; Organic Pain Beliefs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain Beliefs

  To examine how psychological and organic pain beliefs

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Kinesiophobia

  Baseline

• Catastrophizing

  Baseline

• Pain Knowledge

  Baseline

• Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Patients with shoulder pain

Other: Other; Other: No intervention; Observational study

Interventions

Other OTHER

No intervention was applied in this study.

Patients with shoulder pain

No intervention; Observational study OTHER

No intervention

Patients with shoulder pain

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study includes individuals aged between 18 and 75 who present with shoulder pain and seek care at a healthcare facility. Participants must have sufficient cognitive ability to complete the questionnaires independently. Participation in the study will be on a voluntary basis.

You may qualify if:

• Individuals aged between 18 and 75 years
• Presence of shoulder pain for at least 3 months
• At least one positive finding in each of the following categories:
• Painful arc during flexion or abduction
• Positive Neer's or Kennedy-Hawkins tests
• Pain during resisted external rotation, abduction, or empty can test

You may not qualify if:

• History of shoulder dislocation or fracture in the past 12 months
• Presence of full-thickness rotator cuff tear
• Previous shoulder surgery
• Received physiotherapy or corticosteroid injection for the shoulder in the past 3 months
• Presence of adhesive capsulitis (passive shoulder range of motion \< 50%)
• Presence of systemic diseases such as cancer or rheumatic disorders

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries; Shoulder Pain

Interventions

Observation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rupture; Wounds and Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Tendon Injuries; Arthralgia; Joint Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Methods; Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MSc. PT.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 5, 2025
• First Posted: August 12, 2025
• Study Start: August 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: November 15, 2025
• Last Updated: August 12, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08