Chest muscle tightness may predict shoulder injuries, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07228936

First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether tightness in a small chest muscle (pectoralis minor) is linked 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 help doctors better understand and prevent shoulder injuries.

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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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