Sugar water shots ease shoulder pain in new study

NCT ID NCT04805242

First seen Mar 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose prolotherapy) into the shoulder could reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic rotator cuff disease. Sixty adults aged 30 to 65 with shoulder pain lasting more than 3 months took part. The treatment aimed to ease pain during activity, at rest, and at night.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Istanbul, Fatih, 34034, Turkey (Türkiye)

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