New study tests which shoulder pain treatment lasts longer

NCT ID NCT07302490

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

Summary

This study compared two treatments for chronic shoulder pain: a nerve block injection and a radiofrequency ablation procedure. 104 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months were treated and followed for 3 months. The goal was to see which treatment provides better and longer-lasting pain relief and improved shoulder function.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pulsed radiofrequency ablation and nerve block injection (lidocaine and corticosteroid)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that radiofrequency ablation provides longer-lasting pain relief than a standard nerve block for chronic shoulder pain.

What could go wrong

This is a completed study with 104 participants, so results are limited. The treatments may not work for everyone, and there are risks like temporary numbness or infection.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)