Steroid shot or nerve block: which eases shoulder pain better?

NCT ID NCT06735027

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Minnesota Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two treatments for shoulder pain caused by arthritis or rotator cuff problems: a steroid injection into the joint versus a nerve block. Forty adults with shoulder arthritis will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. Researchers will track pain levels and shoulder function over time to see which approach provides better relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: corticosteroid injection (methylprednisolone) and suprascapular nerve block (anesthetic)
What this could lead to: If this trial shows one treatment works better, it could give doctors a clearer choice for managing shoulder arthritis pain without surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are temporary pain relievers, not cures.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthropathy osteoarthritis rheumatoid arthritis rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

GLENOHUMERAL ARTHRITIS ROTATOR CUFF ARTHROPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Minnesota
RECRUITING

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55414, United States

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