Could a tight chest muscle be tearing your shoulder?

NCT ID NCT07228936

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study investigates whether tightness in the pectoralis minor, a small chest muscle, is linked to partial rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 patients with tears to 45 without, matching them by age, sex, body size, and dominant side. Using simple measurements before surgery, they hope to uncover clues that could improve prevention and rehabilitation for shoulder injuries.

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 help doctors better understand shoulder mechanics and develop targeted exercises to prevent rotator cuff tears.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It looks for a link, not a cause, and may not lead to direct treatment changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome shoulder impingement syndrome

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PECTORALIS MINOR MUSCLE TENSION PECTORALIS MINOR TIGHTNESS ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT SYNDROME

Could a tight chest muscle be tearing your shoulder?

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