Shoulder impingement syndrome

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 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 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 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…