Suprascapular Nerve Block and Proprioception in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Study

The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of suprascapular nerve block on shoulder joint proprioception in stroke patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Fourteen patients aged 18-80 years with hemiplegic shoulder pain will be randomized into two groups. One group will receive suprascapular nerve block followed by a standardized physical therapy program, while the control group will receive the same physical therapy program alone. The primary outcome is shoulder joint proprioception. Secondary outcomes include pain intensity, shoulder range of motion, motor recovery, stroke-specific quality of life, and upper extremity functional outcomes. The results of this study are expected to clarify the role of suprascapular nerve block on proprioception and rehabilitation outcomes in patients with hemiplegic shoulder pain.

NCT Number	NCT07346755
Lead Sponsor	Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Conditions	Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain, Proprioception, Suprascapular Nerve Block
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2025-05-01
Primary Completion	2026-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-21