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Radiofrequency heat vs. exercise for aching shoulders

NCT ID NCT07823933

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ayşe Ukbe Baykut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 17, 2026 · Last updated Sep 18, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers test whether TECAR therapy, a radiofrequency treatment that warms deep shoulder tissues, adds benefit to a standard exercise program for people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Thirty-six participants receive either TECAR plus exercise or exercise alone. The trial measures changes in pain intensity and shoulder function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
TECAR therapy, a radiofrequency treatment that heats deep shoulder tissues
What this could lead to
If it works, TECAR therapy could offer a non-invasive option to ease shoulder pain and improve movement alongside standard exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 36 people, so results may not apply broadly. TECAR therapy is newer and its added benefit over exercise alone remains uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals experiencing pain in the shoulder and/or lateral deltoid region, with pain exacerbation during overhead activities. 2. Individuals exhibiting tenderness upon palpation at the rotator cuff tendon insertion site on the proximal humerus and/or restricted range of motion during active shoulder flexion, abduction, and internal and external rotation upon physical examination. 3. Individuals diagnosed with rotator cuff tendinosis or a partial-thickness tendon tear via imaging methods (ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Full-thickness rotator cuff tear 2. Previous shoulder surgery 3. Presence of other conditions capable of causing shoulder pain and loss of function (other joint pathologies, cervical radiculopathy, etc.) 4. Systemic diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hepatitis, or coagulopathy 5. Pregnancy 6. Infection 7. Pacemaker 8. Peripheral circulatory disorder 9. Known concomitant malignancy or end-stage organ failure 10. Intra-articular/subacromial steroid injection within the last 6 weeks or NSAID treatment within the last week.

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Conditions

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rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Physical therapy Rotator cuff tendinopathy Tecar therapy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Çankaya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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