Efficacy of a Criteria Based Clinical Pathway for Rehabilitation of Shoulder Injuries

Launched by UNITED STATES NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER, SAN DIEGO · Jul 31, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well a new rehabilitation program for shoulder injuries works compared to the current standard treatment. The new program, called CRISP, is designed to help people recover from shoulder pain and injuries more effectively. Researchers want to find out if patients who follow the CRISP program have better outcomes, like improved strength and less pain, than those who receive the usual care. They are also interested in understanding what factors help people return to their regular duties after treatment.

To participate in this study, you need to be an active-duty service member over 18 years old who is dealing with shoulder pain or an injury. However, if you have had certain injuries in the past year or are scheduled for surgery soon, you may not be eligible. If you join the trial, you will attend physical therapy sessions for your shoulder and complete assessments at different times over the next year to track your progress. This study will help improve care for shoulder injuries in the future, so your participation could make a difference!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Active-duty Service members over the age of 18 who are seeking medical attention for shoulder pain or injury will be recruited to participate in this study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • The exclusion criteria include individuals who have sustained cervical or thoracic spine injury in the past year; an upper extremity or spine injury within the past year and have not been cleared to perform their previous duty requirements; a diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis; individuals referred to post-operative rehabilitation for the shoulder; individuals who are scheduled for shoulder surgery within the following 12 weeks; pain originating from a body region other than shoulder or is non-orthopaedic in nature; individuals who have sustained an upper extremity limb loss; individuals pending a medical evaluation board, discharge from the military, or pending litigation for an injury.