Tight chest muscle linked to shoulder tears?

NCT ID NCT07228936

First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study looks at whether tightness in a small chest muscle (pectoralis minor) is connected to rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 people with tears to 45 people without, matching them by age, sex, and activity level. The goal is to better understand shoulder mechanics and help improve prevention and treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Gazi University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Cankaya, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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