New study pits blood flow therapy against ancient scraping for shoulder relief

NCT ID NCT07587502

First seen May 14, 2026 ยท Last updated May 14, 2026

Summary

This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendinopathy. Thirty-four adults aged 18 to 60 received either blood flow restriction therapy or Gua Sha scraping. The goal was to see which therapy better reduces pain and helps people move their shoulder more easily.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Al-Raee Trust Hospital, Gujranwala

    Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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