Scientists probe hidden link between muscle structure and stubborn shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06472349

First seen Apr 21, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how the upper trapezius muscle (a muscle in the upper back and neck) works in people with long-term shoulder pain. Researchers will compare 100 adults—half with chronic shoulder pain and half without—using imaging and movement tests. The goal is to understand how muscle thickness, fat content, and activation patterns relate to pain, which may help improve future treatments.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

    RECRUITING

    Taipei, 11221, Taiwan

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