Which shoulder treatment helps you sleep better? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT06631976

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares four non-surgical treatments for a common shoulder tendon injury (supraspinatus tear) that causes pain and sleep problems. The treatments include a steroid injection, a nerve block, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and rehabilitation. Researchers will track pain, shoulder function, and sleep quality over six months in 40 adults aged 40-75. The goal is to find which approach works best and fastest.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

methylprednisolone acetate, lidocaine, platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could identify the best non-surgical treatment to relieve shoulder pain and improve sleep quality for people with rotator cuff injuries.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatments are well-known, but individual responses can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Parasomnias rotator cuff syndrome sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Medical University of Lodz

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    Lodz, Łódź Voivodeship, 90-419, Poland

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