Blood flow or scraping: which eases shoulder pain best?

NCT ID NCT07587502

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two different therapies for rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. Thirty-four patients received either blood flow restriction therapy or gua sha scraping, both combined with exercises, twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Blood flow restriction therapy and gua sha scraping therapy
What this could lead to: If one therapy proves better, it could offer a more effective non-surgical option for shoulder pain relief and improved function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both therapies are generally safe but may not work for all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ROTATOR CUFF SYNDROME ROTATOR CUFF TENDINOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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