Heat therapy offers hope for stubborn shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06039345

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This small study tests a procedure called radiofrequency ablation for people with chronic shoulder pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or injections. The treatment uses heat to calm the nerves that send pain signals from the shoulder joint. Ten participants will be followed for a year to see if their pain drops by at least half and if their strength improves.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Utah Farmington Health Center

    Farmington, Utah, 84025, United States

  • University of Utah Orthopaedic Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States

  • University of Utah South Jordan Health Center

    South Jordan, Utah, 84009, United States

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