Effect of Perturbation Exercise Protocol in Patients With Partial Rotator Cuff Tear: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Partial rotator cuff tears negatively affect shoulder stability, proprioception, and neuromuscular control. Perturbation-based rehabilitation has been shown to enhance reflex muscle activation and dynamic joint stabilization; however, randomized controlled studies investigating its effects in patients with partial rotator cuff tears are limited. This single-blind randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the long-term effects of a perturbation exercise protocol on pain, proprioception, muscle strength, range of motion, and functional performance in individuals with partial rotator cuff tears. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either a conventional physiotherapy group or a perturbation-based rehabilitation group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, post-treatment (10 days), and one month follow-up.

NCT Number	NCT07482735
Lead Sponsor	Cumhuriyet University
Conditions	Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
Enrollment	60 participants
Start Date	2026-03-16
Primary Completion	2026-07-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-03-19