Could a One-Week shock wave treatment fix shoulder tears?
NCT ID NCT07673055
First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares three different schedules of shock wave therapy for people with partial rotator cuff tears, a common cause of shoulder pain and limited movement. The goal is to see if a high-frequency, short-course treatment (daily sessions for one week) works as well as or better than the traditional once-weekly sessions over seven weeks. Three hundred participants from ten hospitals in China will be followed for a year to measure pain relief, shoulder function, and tendon healing.
What this could mean
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Active substance
extracorporeal shock wave therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a quicker, more convenient treatment option for partial rotator cuff tears, reducing treatment time from weeks to just one week.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial comparing different schedules, not a new drug. The therapy may not prove superior to the standard approach, and individual results may vary.
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