SHOULDER PAIN

This study follows 50 people who receive a Zimmer Biomet shoulder replacement implant to see if it safely improves pain, movement, and quality of life over two years. Participants have shoulder arthritis, fractures, or other joint damage. The main goal is to measure a meaningful …

This study looks at whether repairing the shoulder capsule during a common stabilization surgery (Latarjet) can lower the chance of developing arthritis later. About 86 adults with shoulder instability will be randomly assigned to get capsule repair or not, then followed for up t…

This study follows 59 adults who received a specific shoulder replacement stem to see how well it works and holds up over 10 years. Researchers will track implant survival, side effects, and patient-reported pain and function. The goal is to confirm the device is safe and effecti…

This study is following 584 people who received Zimmer Biomet shoulder implants to see how well the devices work over 10 years. Participants have shoulder arthritis, fractures, or deformities. Researchers will track implant survival, pain, function, and any side effects. The goal…

This study tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to the numbing drug bupivacaine in a nerve block can improve pain control after shoulder surgery. About 84 adults having laparoscopic shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug combo or bupivacaine alone. …

This study tests whether applying kinesio tape to the lower back can quickly improve shoulder pain and flexibility in people with subacromial impingement syndrome. Six adults with chronic shoulder pain will receive either real or sham taping, and effects are measured after 45 min…

This study tests whether a brief mindfulness or biofeedback session before shoulder surgery can reduce pain, improve shoulder function, sleep, mood, and quality of life after the operation. About 120 people with long-term shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to one of three sh…

This study is testing whether different types of NSAIDs (like ibuprofen, diclofenac, and meloxicam) work better for specific pain types in people with frozen shoulder. 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will take one of these drugs along with home exercises for two weeks…

This study looks at whether adding ultrasound-guided shoulder injections to a home exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 68 adults with chronic shoulder pain will receive either one type of injection or a combination, and be f…

This study compares two electrical frequencies (high vs. low) used in percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) for shoulder pain. Thirty adults with a trigger point in the infraspinatus muscle will receive a single session, and researchers will measure changes in muscle s…

This study tests whether dry needling—a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots—can improve shoulder muscle function in people with and without shoulder pain. Researchers will measure strength, muscle thickness, and electrical activity before and after one session. 4…

This study tests if a specific nerve block (SPSIP block) can reduce pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. About 80 adults having elective shoulder surgery will receive this block or standard care. The main goal is to see if it lowers the amount of opioid pain medicine needed …

This study tests a type of acupuncture called Motion Style Acupuncture Treatment (MSAT) for shoulder pain caused by traffic accidents. About 98 adults with acute shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive either standard Korean medicine alone or standard care plus MSAT. T…

This study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one better prevents shoulder pain after lung surgery. 75 adults with lung cancer scheduled for open-lung surgery will receive either an interscalene block, an anterior suprascapular block, or standard epidural pain relief. T…

This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a standard exercise program can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 30 to 55 with chronic shoulder pain will receive either exercises alone or exercises plus sh…

This study tests a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) combined with physical therapy for people with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. About 41 adults with moderate to sev…

This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. One is a standard block near the neck, and the other is a newer block in the upper back. Researchers will measure how much pain medicine patients need and their pain scores. The goal is to…

This study tests whether applying a special rigid tape to the shoulder joint, along with exercises, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with AC joint degeneration. Twenty-eight adults with shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive either taping plus exercise o…

This 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…

This study tests whether a technique called flossing (using a stretchy band around the shoulder) can reduce pain, improve movement, and help sleep in people who have had a stroke and have shoulder pain. About 40 adults aged 30-55 who are at least 6 months post-stroke will take pa…

This study tests whether a special laser (LightForce) can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation from conditions like impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis. About 130 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will get either real laser or a sham laser, plus standard physiother…

This study compares injections of a patient's own processed fat tissue (MFAT) against standard steroid shots for shoulder osteoarthritis. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life in 48 adults aged 25-75. The goal is to see if the fat injection provides better or…

This study tests whether dry needling, a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle trigger points, can reduce shoulder pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Fifty adults with shoulder pain will receive either real dry needling or a sham version, and both patients a…

This study is creating a new tool that uses photographs to assess how shoulder pain affects everyday activities like reaching or lifting. Researchers will test the scale on 100 people with shoulder pain lasting more than three months. The goal is to provide a clearer, patient-fri…

This study aims to understand how the shoulder tendon changes right after two different exercise programs. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure tendon thickness before and after exercise in 24 adults, some with shoulder pain and some without. The goal is to see which exerci…

This study looks at how tennis players with shoulder pain move their shoulders and trunk during a serve. Researchers will compare 60 amateur tennis players—some with current shoulder pain, some with a history of it, and some healthy—to find differences in muscle activity and join…

This study explores whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a feasible and acceptable option for people with long-term shoulder pain, such as rotator cuff issues or frozen shoulder. Researchers will enroll 15 people with shoulder pain and 15 without, measuring inflamma…

This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) influences the type and location of rotator cuff tears. Researchers will assess muscle health in 104 adults aged 40-75 with shoulder problems using ultrasound and strength tests, then compare their MRI scans to see …

This 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…