Which Non-Surgical treatment eases shoulder calcium pain best?
NCT ID NCT05478902
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares three non-surgical treatments—exercise therapy, shockwave therapy, and ultrasound-guided irrigation—against a wait-and-see approach for people with painful calcium deposits in the shoulder. About 116 participants with confirmed calcific tendinopathy will be randomly assigned to one of the four groups. The goal is to see which option best reduces pain and improves shoulder function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could show which non-surgical treatment works best for reducing shoulder pain and improving function in people with calcific tendinopathy.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is currently suspended, so results may be delayed or not completed. It is a relatively small study (116 participants) and compares several treatments, so clear conclusions may be limited.
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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
Locations
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Lluis Alcanyis Hospital
Xàtiva, Valencia, 46800, Spain
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Universitat de Valencia
Valencia, Valencia, 46020, Spain
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