Which shoulder exercise works best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07587931
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of full can exercises—concentric and eccentric—for people with partial rotator cuff tears. Sixty participants will do one type of exercise plus standard physiotherapy for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in shoulder muscle structure, pain, and function to see which exercise is more effective.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Full can exercises (concentric and eccentric)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose better exercises for shoulder rehab, potentially improving pain and function in people with partial rotator cuff tears.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to more severe tears.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for PARTIAL ROTATOR CUFF TEARS are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
Firat University
Elâzığ, MErkez, 23200, Turkey (Türkiye)
Contact
Contact
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Could a simple steroid injection replace a catheter for shoulder surgery pain?
- Patch aims to cut rotator cuff Re-Tear rate after surgery
- Shoulder surgery debate: to repair or not to repair the rotator cuff?
- Sugar water injection may ease shoulder pain without surgery
- Which Non-Surgical treatment eases shoulder calcium pain best?
- Shoulder injury may throw off your whole Body's balance, study finds