SHOULDER PAIN

This study aims to track the long-term safety and performance of Zimmer Biomet shoulder replacement systems over 10 years. It will enroll about 584 adults who need a shoulder replacement due to conditions like severe arthritis, fractures, or injuries. Researchers will monitor how…

This study is testing whether a minimally invasive procedure called lipiodol embolization, combined with physical therapy, works better than physical therapy alone for people with long-lasting, severe shoulder pain from tendon problems. The procedure involves injecting tiny parti…

This study aims to confirm the long-term safety and performance of Zimmer Biomet shoulder replacement systems. It will follow 40 patients for two years after their surgery to see how well their pain, function, and quality of life improve. The main goal is to see if the shoulder r…

This early-stage study is testing whether injecting a person's own processed fat tissue into an arthritic shoulder joint works better than a standard steroid shot. Researchers will compare pain relief and shoulder function in 48 adults with mild to moderate shoulder arthritis. Th…

This study is testing whether adding ultrasound-guided injections to a home exercise program helps people with chronic, painful frozen shoulder. Researchers will compare two different injection approaches to see which one works better at reducing pain and improving shoulder movem…

This study is testing whether applying rigid tape to a specific shoulder joint helps reduce pain and improve movement in people with joint wear and tear. Participants with shoulder pain will be randomly assigned to receive either a standard exercise program alone, or the same exe…

This study compares two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Researchers want to see if a newer nerve block method works as well as the current standard to reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. The study involves 60 adult…

This study is testing whether a special laser treatment can help reduce pain from shoulder inflammation. 130 adults with shoulder pain lasting over 3 months will receive either real laser therapy or a fake (sham) laser, combined with standard physical therapy exercises. Researche…

This study aims to find out which common over-the-counter painkillers (like diclofenac or meloxicam) work best for adults with frozen shoulder when combined with simple home exercises. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness to test different medicatio…

This study is testing if a special wrapping technique called 'flossing' can help reduce shoulder pain and improve sleep for people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare standard physical therapy alone to therapy plus the flossband treatment over six weeks. The goal is t…

This study is testing if an 8-week kettlebell exercise program works better than standard physical therapy for reducing shoulder pain and improving function. It will involve 38 athletes and active adults who have had shoulder pain for at least 6 weeks due to rotator cuff problems…

This study is testing whether a specific type of acupuncture, where needles are inserted and the shoulder is gently moved, helps people recover from shoulder pain after a car accident. About 98 hospitalized patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard Korean medi…

This study aims to find the best way to prevent severe shoulder pain that often occurs after major chest surgery (thoracotomy) for lung cancer. Researchers will compare two different ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques, given alongside standard pain relief, in 75 patients. T…

This study is testing whether adding a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard shoulder exercises works better than exercises alone for people with long-term rotator cuff tendon pain. Fifty adults with shoulder pain lasting over three months will be …

This study is testing whether a treatment called dry needling can reduce pain for people with shoulder myofascial pain syndrome. Fifty adults with shoulder pain will receive either real dry needling or a sham (fake) version, with neither the patient nor the person assessing them …

This study is checking if a type of fast, intense exercise called HIIT is a practical and safe option for people with shoulder pain lasting over 3 months. Researchers will enroll 30 people—15 with shoulder pain and 15 without—to see if participants accept this approach and to loo…

This study aims to measure how often a common nerve block for shoulder surgery causes temporary paralysis of the diaphragm muscle, which can affect breathing. Researchers will compare three different long-acting numbing methods in 60 patients undergoing shoulder surgery. They wil…

This study aims to understand if age-related muscle loss, called sarcopenia, is linked to specific patterns of rotator cuff tears. Researchers will enroll 104 adults with chronic shoulder pain and a rotator cuff syndrome diagnosis. They will measure participants' muscle strength …