Rigid taping for acromioclavicular joint degeneration
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special rigid tape applied to the shoulder can reduce pain and improve function in people with acromioclavicular (AC) joint degeneration. The AC joint is where your collarbone meets the top of your shoulder blade, and this condition can cause pain and stiffness.
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Who can take part
- You have shoulder pain from AC joint degeneration, confirmed by a doctor with an exam and imaging (like X-ray or MRI).
- Your shoulder pain has lasted at least 4 weeks.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You agree not to change medications, get injections, or start other physical therapy during the study.
- You do not have a current or past AC joint separation, frozen shoulder, recent shoulder injury or fracture, or prior shoulder surgery.
- You do not have inflammatory arthritis (like rheumatoid arthritis), a skin condition that prevents taping, or a nerve/muscle disorder affecting your shoulder.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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