Which shot works best for shoulder arthritis? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04949087
First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study compares two common shoulder injections—corticosteroids and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—to see which provides better pain relief for people with severe shoulder arthritis. Researchers will enroll 200 adults with bone-on-bone arthritis who have significant pain. The goal is to find out if these injections can help patients avoid or delay shoulder replacement surgery.
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Rush University Medical Center
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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