SHOULDER PAIN

This study looks at how safe and effective a specific shoulder implant (the Versa-Dial Reverse Ti Glenosphere) is over time. About 59 people with severe shoulder arthritis, fractures, or failed previous replacements will be followed for up to 10 years. Researchers will track comp…

This study looks at whether adding motor imagery (thinking about doing movements without actually moving) to standard physical therapy can improve muscle activity, reduce pain, and speed up recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 36 adults who have had this surgery…

This study compares a single injection of connective tissue matrix (CTM) to platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for treating rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. About 92 adults aged 18-80 with this condition will receive one injection and be followed to see if CTM …

This study looks at whether a pain management plan without opioids can control pain just as well as one that includes opioids after shoulder replacement surgery. About 83 adults having shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either the nonopioid plan or the stan…

This study tests if a biceps tendon cutting procedure done in the doctor's office with a tiny camera and local numbing is as good as the same surgery in an operating room. About 14 adults with shoulder pain from biceps tendon problems will take part. The main goal is to see if pa…

This study looks at a treatment called pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) for people with chronic shoulder pain that hasn't gotten better with standard care like painkillers or physical therapy. The treatment uses a short burst of energy on a nerve in the shoulder to reduce pain and imp…

This study tests a procedure called shoulder radiofrequency ablation (SRFA) to relieve long-term shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff problems or arthritis. Ten adults aged 50 and older who have not found relief from standard treatments like physical therapy or injections will re…

This study follows 146 people who have already had shoulder replacement surgery with specific implants to see how well the implants hold up over 10 years. Researchers will track any problems, complications, or need for additional surgeries. Participants will report how their shou…

This study looks at ways to improve how often patients complete follow-up surveys after shoulder surgery. About 400 adults having shoulder arthroscopy will either receive extra education about the importance of surveys or get Amazon gift cards for completing them. The goal is to …

This study looks at whether dry needling at the C5-C6 spinal area can help people with neck and shoulder pain. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder motion, strength, tender spots, and blood flow in 30 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to understand how dry needling affects m…

This study follows 75 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries over 3 to 5 years. Researchers use yearly MRIs and motion measurements to see when shoulder damage begins and which daily activities cause it. The goal is to find ways to prevent shoulder problems and keep wh…