SHOULDER PAIN

This study is testing a new shoulder implant that doesn't use a stem, designed for people with arthritis or shoulder damage. About 136 adults will receive the implant and be followed for 2 years to see if it improves shoulder function and pain. The goal is to confirm the implant …

This study compares two minimally invasive needle treatments—dry needling and percutaneous electrolysis—for easing shoulder pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). About 40 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will receive one of the treatments plus standard ther…

This study compares two exercise programs for people with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. One group gets a standard, fixed program, while the other gets the same exercises but with personalized touches like preferred music, choice of exercises, and motivational feedback. Rese…

This study tests whether a mental exercise program called graded motor imagery can reduce pain and improve shoulder function after surgery for a massive rotator cuff tear. The program includes tasks like recognizing shoulder positions, imagining movements, and using a mirror to t…

This study compares two common nerve block techniques for shoulder surgery pain. Sixty adults having arthroscopic shoulder surgery will receive either an interscalene block alone or a combined interscalene and suprascapular block. Researchers will measure pain scores, painkiller …

This study tests a 4-week rhythm-based exercise program for video gamers who have scapular dyskinesis, a condition where the shoulder blade moves abnormally. 42 gamers aged 18-35 will do specific stabilization exercises on stable and unstable surfaces. The goal is to see if these…

This study tests whether spraying a numbing medicine (bupivacaine with epinephrine) over the diaphragm during laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can reduce shoulder pain afterward. About 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the spray or a placebo. The main goal is to see …

This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) headsets during shoulder exercises is practical and acceptable for people with long-term shoulder pain. Twenty participants will do three weekly VR exercise sessions at a hospital. Researchers will measure pain, movement, and qu…

Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness. A common treatment called hydrodistension injects fluid into the shoulder joint to stretch it, but it can be painful. This study tests whether giving a nerve block first can reduce that pain and improve results. Fifty adults with frozen …

This study explores whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with chronic adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) who haven't gotten better with standard physiotherapy. Researchers will …

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 neuromuscular taping can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in pitchers. About 62 adult pitchers who have had shoulder pain for over six weeks will take part. Researchers will measure pain levels and shoulder position to see if the tape helps.

This study tests whether a special nerve block (PENG block) added to standard physical therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. About 15 adults with stroke-related shoulder pain will receive the block or a placebo. The goal is to see …

This study tests two methods to remove leftover gas from the belly after gallbladder surgery. The goal is to see which method better reduces shoulder and belly pain. About 62 adults having planned gallbladder removal will take part. Results will help improve comfort after surgery…

This study compares three types of physical therapy for adults aged 20-60 with prolonged shoulder pain. Participants are randomly assigned to routine therapy, tendon-specific exercises, or therapy that also addresses psychological factors. The goal is to see which approach best h…

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…