Bursitis
MONDO:0002471Inflammation or irritation of a synovial bursa, the fibrous sac that acts as a cushion between moving structures of bones, muscles, tendons or skin.
Also known as: inflammation of synovial bursa, synovial bursa inflammation, Bursitides, Capsulitides, Capsulitides, adhesive, Capsulitides, shoulder adhesive, adhesive Capsulitides, adhesive Capsulitides, shoulder
130 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 111 tagged with Bursitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Bursitis
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Achilles bursitis 7 trials
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Periarthritis 1 trial
1 sub-type
- Acute calcific periarthritis 0 trials
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Gonococcal bursitis 0 trials
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Olecranon bursitis 0 trials
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Subacute bursitis 0 trials
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Surgery or rehab? new trial tackles stiff shoulder tears
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the best way to treat partial rotator cuff tears in people who also have stiff shoulders. Half of the 80 participants will have early surgery, while the other half will follow a structured rehab program with the option of surgery later if needed. The goal is t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New shoulder dye could sharpen MRI images
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new injection called NEMO-103 to see if it makes shoulder MRI pictures clearer for diagnosing problems like torn tendons or cartilage. About 85 adults with known or suspected shoulder issues will get both a regular MRI and one with the injection. The goal is to…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Inventera Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stretch device vs. physical therapy: which loosens a frozen shoulder?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are comparing three ways to treat shoulder stiffness: physical therapy alone, the ERMI Shoulder Flexionater stretch device alone, and the device plus physical therapy. The trial includes people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), people with stiffness after sh…
Sponsor: Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stretching method may ease frozen shoulder pain
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study tests two physical therapy techniques for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). About 42 adults aged 40-60 will receive either Gong's mobilization alone or with an added scapular lift. The goal is to see which method better improves shoulder movement, reduces pain, an…
Sponsor: University of Management and Technology Sialkot Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple mobility training may ease frozen shoulder pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether adding neck and upper back mobility exercises to standard care can improve posture, reduce shoulder pain, and increase range of motion in people with frozen shoulder. Researchers will enroll 40 adults aged 20 to 70 who have been diagnosed with frozen s…
Sponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes aim at frozen shoulder: smarter injections on the horizon
Symptom relief By invitation onlyThis study combines artificial intelligence with ultrasound imaging to better understand and treat frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Researchers will compare three different ultrasound-guided injection techniques in 192 participants to see which one best reduces pain and imp…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New stretching method may unfreeze stiff shoulders
Symptom relief PausedThis study tests a new physical therapy approach for people with frozen shoulder (stage 2 or 3). The technique combines specific stretches with shoulder mobilization. Researchers will measure improvements in shoulder movement and daily function. The trial is currently on hold.
Sponsor: Haytham M Elhafez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New nerve zapping technique could ease stubborn shoulder pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a treatment called pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) applied to a key shoulder nerve can help people with long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like painkillers or physical therapy. The study involves 60 adults with chronic…
Sponsor: Gülçin Babaoğlu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Simple exercise may ease frozen shoulder pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether modified robbery exercises can help people with frozen shoulder who also have abnormal shoulder blade movement. About 63 adults aged 35 to 55 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. Res…
Sponsor: CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New study tests Self-Management as a Drug-Free fix for hip pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a self-management program led by a physiotherapist can reduce pain and improve function in people with greater trochanteric pain syndrome (chronic hip pain). 110 adults aged 18-70 with hip pain for over 3 months will be randomly assigned to either the sel…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Frozen shoulder showdown: which therapy works better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): Mulligan mobilization (a hands-on therapy) and shockwave therapy (sound waves). Sixty adults aged 40-60 with stiff, painful shoulders for at least 3 months will receive one of the treatments for 4 weeks…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Frozen shoulder showdown: surgery or not? new review aims to settle the debate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews published research to compare surgical and non-surgical treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), a painful condition that limits shoulder movement. By analyzing data from previous studies, the researchers hope to identify which approach works best …
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC