Shockwave and cold combo may ease stroke shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07196267

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: MTI University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether combining two physical therapies—extracorporeal shockwave therapy and cryoflow (cold) therapy—can reduce shoulder pain and spasticity in stroke survivors with rotator cuff tendonitis. Thirty participants received either one therapy alone or both together over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and muscle tone to see which approach works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Cryoflow Therapy
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce shoulder pain and spasticity, helping stroke survivors move better and regain arm function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapies may not work better than existing treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rotator cuff syndrome stroke disorder tendinitis

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POST-STROKE SHOULDER PAIN,ROTATOR CUFF TENDONITIS,SHOULDER SPASTICITY

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Locations

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha University

Cairo, Egypt

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