New study tracks shoulder health in wheelchair users to prevent future pain

NCT ID NCT02600910

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 75 manual wheelchair users with spinal cord injuries over 3 to 5 years to see when and why shoulder problems start. Researchers use yearly MRIs and motion tracking to link daily activities to shoulder damage. The goal is to find ways to prevent shoulder pain and keep wheelchair users independent.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could lead to better ways to prevent shoulder injuries in manual wheelchair users, helping them stay independent longer.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all wheelchair users, and findings could take years to translate into practical advice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon paraplegia shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Pain spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PARAPLEGIA SHOULDER PAIN SPINAL CORD INJURIES TENDINOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
University of Texas Medical Branch

Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States

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