Brain scans reveal secrets of exercise for shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT04923477

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain (rotator cuff tendinopathy) but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and how that relates to pain relief. The goal is to find out who benefits most from exercise and why. 60 adults aged 18-45 with shoulder pain will participate.

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Locations

  • Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research Laboratory

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    Los Angeles, California, 90089, United States

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