Monthly doctor visits could speed up shoulder pain relief
NCT ID NCT06517680
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways of managing rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. One group gets monthly check-ups for three months with treatment adjustments as needed, while the other follows standard care. Researchers want to see if the tighter follow-up leads to faster improvement and less chronic pain. The trial involves 156 adults aged 18-65 with new-onset shoulder pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- tight control management (monthly consultations with treatment adjustments including steroid injections, drugs, and physiotherapy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could provide a more effective way to manage early rotator cuff pain, reducing chronicity and healthcare costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 156 participants. The tight management may not prove significantly better than standard care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH Cholet
RECRUITINGCholet, 49325, France
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CH Vendée
RECRUITINGLa Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France
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CH du Mans
RECRUITINGLe Mans, 72037, France
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CHRU de Tours
RECRUITINGChambray-lès-Tours, 37170, France
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CHU Angers
RECRUITINGAngers, 49033, France
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CHU de Brest
RECRUITINGBrest, 29200, France
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CHU de Nantes
RECRUITINGNantes, 44093, France
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Chotard Emilie
RECRUITINGRennes, 35203, France
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