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Preoperative Central Sensitization and Postoperative Outcomes After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Sponsor: Medipol University
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the effect of preoperative central sensitization on postoperative clinical outcomes in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Central sensitization, characterized by an increased responsiveness of the central nervous system to pain stimuli, has been associated with persistent pain and poor functional recovery in various musculoskeletal disorders. However, its impact on outcomes following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair has not been fully elucidated. Adult patients diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear by clinical examination and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and scheduled for arthroscopic repair will be enrolled. Preoperative central sensitization will be assessed using the Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI), while pain intensity and shoulder function will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), respectively. Clinical assessments will be performed preoperatively and at postoperative 3 months. The study aims to determine whether preoperative central sensitization is associated with postoperative pain and functional recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.
Official title: Effect of Central Sensitization on Postoperative Clinical Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-06-30
Completion Date
2026-12-30
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
All enrolled patients will undergo standard arthroscopic rotator cuff repair according to institutional clinical practice. The study is observational, and no additional intervention will be administered as part of the research protocol.