Understanding nociplastic pain in people with shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at why some people with long-lasting shoulder pain (at least 3 months) feel more pain than expected. It tests if a type of pain called nociplastic pain, which involves the nervous system, is present. The goal is to better understand and potentially treat this kind of pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain gets worse when you lift your arm, and you rate it at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- A doctor has diagnosed you with subacromial pain syndrome (pain under the shoulder blade) and you have at least 3 out of 5 specific shoulder tests positive.
- You do not have severe vision problems, epilepsy, severe cognitive or physical limitations, or a language barrier that would prevent you from understanding Danish.
- You are able to participate in Danish-language procedures and questionnaires.
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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