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New implant aims to improve shoulder surgery outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking up to 400 people who are having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with a device called the REGENETEN Bioinductive Implant. The implant is placed to support healing of the torn tendon. Researchers will measure shoulder function, pain, and quality of life for …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Shoulder patch passes safety check in ongoing study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety and how well a medical device called the Pitch-Patch works for people who have had surgery for a torn rotator cuff in the shoulder. The Pitch-Patch is a small polyester patch that helps strengthen the repair. About 37 people who already…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Sponsor: Xiros Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New collagen patch aims to speed up shoulder tear recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special collagen implant (REGENETEN) for people with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. The goal is to see if it helps patients return to daily activities faster than the standard surgical repair. About 234 adults who have not improved after 3 months of othe…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Anesthesia showdown: could propofol beat sevoflurane for shoulder surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial compares two standard anesthesia methods—inhaled sevoflurane versus intravenous propofol—during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The goal is to see which one gives surgeons a clearer view inside the shoulder joint, which is important for safety and success. About 110 …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could CBD be the next painkiller for shoulder surgery patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Epidiolex (a CBD medicine) can help control pain after shoulder surgery when added to standard painkillers. About 80 adults having rotator cuff repair will take either CBD or a placebo for two weeks after surgery. They will track their pain and medication…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New cold therapy could cut opioid use after shoulder surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special cold compression machine works better than regular ice packs for pain and swelling after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 100 adults having this shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two cooling methods. The goal is to …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Allina Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo injection aims to ease pain after rotator cuff surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) to a standard steroid injection during shoulder surgery can improve recovery for people with rotator cuff tears and shoulder stiffness. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Virtual rehab after shoulder surgery: just as good as the real thing?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares online physiotherapy (telerehabilitation) with standard in-person sessions for people who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. The goal is to see if the online option works just as well for reducing pain, improving shoulder movement, and helping …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Kettlebells vs. shoulder pain: a new exercise hope?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether 8 weeks of kettlebell training can reduce pain and improve shoulder function better than standard rehab. It involves 38 adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain who have been active in sports for at least 3 years. Participants will be randomly as…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a tight chest muscle be tearing your shoulder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether tightness in the pectoralis minor, a small chest muscle, is linked to partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 patients with tears to 45 without, matching them by age, sex, body size, and dominant side. Using simple m…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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500 athletes to be tracked after surgery to unlock secrets of faster healing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 people who are already scheduled for routine shoulder or knee surgery for sports injuries. Researchers will track their recovery over two years using questionnaires about pain and function. The goal is to find out which factors—like injury type or surgical …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Brain scans reveal why exercise eases stubborn shoulder pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and find out who is most likely to get better. The goal is to make exercise treatments more …
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Shoulder block study checks for breathing side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 60 adults having shoulder surgery to see how often a common nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) causes temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. Participants are split into three groups receiving different types of local ane…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New rehab protocol aims to improve sleep and pain after rotator cuff surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new physical therapy protocol for people over 50 who have had arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery. Researchers will track shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality over the recovery period. The goal is to gather better evidence on what helps patients…
Matched conditions: ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LAURA CASTILLO VEJAR • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:02 UTC