The Effect of Early-Phase Graded Motor Imagery Following Massive Rotator Cuff Repair.

Massive rotator cuff tears are associated with significant pain, functional limitations, and prolonged rehabilitation following surgical repair. In the early postoperative phase, rehabilitation protocols are often limited due to surgical protection requirements, which may delay the restoration of motor control and shoulder function. Graded motor imagery (GMI), a movement representation technique that includes laterality recognition, motor imagery, and mirror therapy, has been shown to modulate cortical processing and improve pain and motor function in various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. However, its potential role in early postoperative shoulder rehabilitation has not been adequately investigated.

NCT Number	NCT07481864
Lead Sponsor	Acibadem University
Conditions	Shoulder Pain
Enrollment	38 participants
Start Date	2026-03-15
Primary Completion	2026-06-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-15