Biopsychosocial Contributors to Irritability in Individuals With Shoulder Pain

Last updated: June 3, 2024
Sponsor: University of Central Florida
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Pain-Related Psychological Factors

Quantitative Sensory Testing

Clinical Study ID

NCT06429371
8
  • Ages 18-75
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Irritability was defined by Geoffrey Maitland as the vigor of activity to provoke symptoms, the severity of symptoms, and time for symptoms to subside. Irritability is deeply embedded in the physical therapy clinical decision-making process. However, the mechanisms contributing to irritability are unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to characterize pain sensitivity and pain-related psychological factors by irritability level in individuals with shoulder pain.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • shoulder pain symptom intensity rated as 3/10 or higher in the past 24 hours

  • attending physical therapy for shoulder pain

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • non-English speaking

  • systemic medical conditions that affect sensation, such as uncontrolled diabetes

  • history of shoulder surgery or fracture within the past 6 months

  • history of a chronic pain condition, such as fibromyalgia

  • blood clotting disorder, such as hemophilia

  • contraindication to the application of ice (blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg, coldurticaria, cryoglobulinemia, paroxysmal cold hemoglobinuria, circulatory compromise)

  • currently pregnant

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Pain-Related Psychological Factors
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 24, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
December 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • University of Central Florida

    Orlando, Florida 32765
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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