Brain scans reveal why exercise eases stubborn shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT04923477
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and find out who is most likely to get better. The goal is to make exercise treatments more effective for everyone with shoulder pain.
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Clinical Biomechanics Orthopedic and Sports Outcomes Research Laboratory
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90089, United States
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