NCT07587502

Brief Summary

The goal of study is to improve shoulder tendinopathy. By comparing advanced blood flow restriction with traditional Gua sha scraping, it can be identified which therapy is more effective at restoring functional movement and comfort for patients

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
34

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2025

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2025

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 10, 2026

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 30, 2026

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 8, 2026

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 14, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Status Verified

May 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

May 8, 2026

Last Update Submit

May 15, 2026

Conditions

Rotator Cuff TendinopathyRotator Cuff Syndrome

Keywords

Rotator Cuff TendinopathyBlood flow restriction therapyGua Sha ScrapingMuscle Hypertrophy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI)

    The Shoulder Pain and Disability Index is a 13-item, patient-reported outcome measure used to evaluate the severity of shoulder pain and the resulting impact on functional activities. Patients rate each item on a scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain/no difficulty" and 10 represents "worst pain imaginable/so difficult it requires help

    6 weeks

  • Visual Analogue Scale

    The Visual Analogue Scale is a single-item measurement instrument used to quantify subjective pain experiences in this study. it consists of a 0-100 mm scale in which 0 means no pain and 100 means worst possible pain.

    6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Blood Flow Restriction

EXPERIMENTAL

one group is treated with Blood flow Restriction therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy

Other: Blood Flow Restriction

Gua Sha Scraping Therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

other group is treated with Gua Sha Scraping Therapy for rotator cuff tendinopathy

Other: Gua Sha Scraping Therapy

Interventions

Blood Flow RestrictionOTHER

17 patients were administered Blood Flow restriction Therapy along with Therapeutic Exercises twice per week for 6 weeks.

Blood Flow Restriction
Gua Sha Scraping TherapyOTHER

17 patients were administered Gua Sha Therapy along with Therapeutic Exercises twice per week for 6 weeks.

Gua Sha Scraping Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • patients having age group 18 to 60 years
  • patients positive for Clinical Tendinopathy
  • patients having positive painful arc

You may not qualify if:

  • patients having any systemic Disorders
  • patients having fractures and dislocations
  • Pregnant Females
  • Large Rotator Cuff Tears

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (5)

  • Artioli, D. P., & Bertolini, G. R. F. (2019). Gua-sha: application and therapeutic results in musculoskeletal pain situations. Systematic review. BrJP, 2.

    BACKGROUND

  • Anastasiya D, D., Olga V, Y., & Olga Y, V. (2024). PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF THE GUA SHA MASSAGE: SCIENTIFIC REVIEW. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health, 1759-1767.

    BACKGROUND

  • Seitz AL, McClure PW, Finucane S, Boardman ND 3rd, Michener LA. Mechanisms of rotator cuff tendinopathy: intrinsic, extrinsic, or both? Clin Biomech (Bristol). 2011 Jan;26(1):1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2010.08.001. Epub 2010 Sep 16.

    PMID: 20846766BACKGROUND

  • Akhtar A, Richards J, Monga P. The biomechanics of the rotator cuff in health and disease - A narrative review. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Apr 26;18:150-156. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.04.019. eCollection 2021 Jul.

    PMID: 34012769BACKGROUND

  • Jadhav A, Gurudut P. Comparative Effectiveness of Gua Sha, Cryostretch, and Positional Release Technique on Tenderness and Function in Subjects with Plantar Fasciitis: a Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Ther Massage Bodywork. 2023 Mar 1;16(1):13-23. doi: 10.3822/ijtmb.v16i1.749. eCollection 2023 Mar.

    PMID: 36866182BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise TherapyRehabilitationAftercareContinuity of Patient CarePatient CareTherapeuticsPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

  • Usman Iqbal Janjua, PhD Rehabilitation Sciences

    Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 8, 2026

First Posted

May 14, 2026

Study Start

August 1, 2025

Primary Completion

April 10, 2026

Study Completion

April 30, 2026

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

PA(1)