Could exercise replace the scalpel for shoulder arthritis?
NCT ID NCT07744542
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a 12-week program of physical therapy or home exercises can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in adults with glenohumeral arthritis, compared with no treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to one of three groups: supervised physical therapy, a home exercise program, or a delay in conservative treatment. The study measures pain levels and shoulder function using standard scores to see if exercise offers a meaningful benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Physical therapy and home exercise programs
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could establish physical therapy as a proven way to ease shoulder arthritis pain and improve function, potentially delaying or avoiding surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to everyone. Physical therapy might not provide significant relief for all participants, and some may still need surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Buffalo, New York, 14221-2108, United States
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