Shoulder impingement syndrome

This study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…

This study tests whether adding a pain-relieving gel (diclofenac) to shock wave therapy can better reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Seventy adults aged 25–40 with moderate shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study tests whether adding neck-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty-two adults with shoulder pain will be split into two groups: one gets standard therapy alone…

This study tests whether an AI-based digital rehabilitation system can help people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 93 adults will either do traditional in-clinic therapy plus home exercises, or use the 'ShuKangShi' AI system at home for daily training. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether adding dry needling to exercise improves shoulder function, strength, and pain in athletes with subacromial pain syndrome. Forty amateur athletes will be randomly assigned to receive either dry needling plus exercise or exercise alone. The goal is to see …

This study will compare two exercises—prone row and lateral pull down—in 54 adults aged 40-65 with shoulder impingement and scapular dyskinesia. The goal is to see which exercise better reduces pain, improves strength in key shoulder muscles, and enhances function. Participants w…

This study compares a home-based digital rehab program to standard in-person physical therapy for people with shoulder pain (subacromial impingement). About 82 adults will be randomly assigned to either a 12-24 week digital program using a smartphone or computer, or conventional …

This study tests whether taking tranexamic acid pills for a week after knee replacement surgery helps people recover better. 350 adults having their first knee replacement will receive either the drug or a placebo. Researchers will track pain, stiffness, and function for up to 2 …

This early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…

This study looks at whether combining a hands-on therapy that releases tight muscles with specific shoulder exercises can improve how the shoulder blade moves and reduce pain in tennis players with shoulder impingement. About 36 tennis players with mild to moderate shoulder pain …

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether core stability training can improve shoulder function in manual workers with shoulder impingement syndrome. Forty participants will either do core exercises or standard physical therapy. The goal is to see if strengthening the core reduces shoulder dis…

This study compares two common therapies—kinesio taping and dry needling—for treating subacromial pain syndrome, a frequent cause of shoulder pain. Researchers will enroll 100 adults aged 18-65 with shoulder pain lasting over 6 weeks. The goal is to see which approach, or a combi…

This study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…

This study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …

This observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…

This study will follow 200 people who have had a complex or revision hip replacement at University Hospitals Leuven. The goal is to track how many need another surgery and why, and to improve care by learning from real-world results. No new treatment is being tested—this is an ob…

This study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…