Rotator cuff syndrome

This trial evaluates the safety and performance of three types of suture anchors (REGENESORB, Knotless REGENESORB, and Knotless PEEK) used to reattach soft tissue to bone in the shoulder or hip. About 300 people needing repair for labral tears, shoulder instability, or rotator cu…

This study tests whether adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP) — a concentrated solution made from a patient's own blood — to standard rotator cuff repair surgery improves healing. About 51 adults with confirmed rotator cuff tears who have not improved with physical therapy will rece…

This trial investigates whether tranexamic acid, a drug that reduces bleeding, improves visual clarity during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears receive the drug either through an IV or directly into the joint, and surgeons rate how …

This study compares two surgical options for people with large, irreparable rotator cuff tears: partial repair alone versus partial repair plus a tissue graft to rebuild the shoulder capsule. Researchers will track pain, function, and quality of life in 105 participants over two …

This study tested whether adding a nanofiber scaffold during rotator cuff surgery helps the tendon heal better in people over 55. 91 patients were randomly assigned to get either standard repair or repair with the scaffold. The main goal was to see if the scaffold reduces the cha…

This study looked at how safe and effective a new medical device called the HEALICOIL Knotless Suture Anchor is for repairing torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. A total of 138 people who needed this type of surgery took part. The main goal was to see how many patients nee…

This study compared surgery to physical therapy for people with rotator cuff tears (a common cause of shoulder pain). 187 adults aged 40-84 with MRI-confirmed tears were randomly assigned to either arthroscopic surgery or physical therapy. The goal was to see which treatment bett…

This study tested whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can improve tendon healing in people with a torn rotator cuff. Forty adults having arthroscopic repair surgery were split into two groups: one received PRP during surgery, the other did not. Researchers compared tendon tissue s…

This study tested a new, less expensive surgical technique called the 'Grand-Knot' for repairing full-thickness rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. 160 patients aged 45-75 were randomly assigned to get either the new technique or the standard anchor repair. Researchers measured s…

This study tested whether adding a small balloon-like spacer (InSpace) during rotator cuff repair surgery helps prevent the tendon from tearing again. Thirty adults with a first-time rotator cuff tear were split into two groups: one got standard repair, the other got repair plus …

This study compared two arthroscopic surgical techniques for repairing partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Fifty-four patients with tears over 50% of tendon thickness were randomly assigned to either transtendon repair (preserving the outer tendon layer) or conversion repair (c…

This study looked back at 214 patients who had shoulder surgery using two specific devices (ToggleLoc and JuggerLoc) to reattach soft tissue to bone. The goal was to see if the devices helped the tissue heal properly and were safe. Results showed most patients had good healing wi…

This study looked at 106 people who had surgery to fix a torn rotator cuff using a special anchor and tape. The goal was to see if the device helps the tendon heal back to the bone and improves shoulder function. Researchers checked healing and measured pain and daily activities …

This study followed 76 adults who received a total shoulder replacement using the MIRAI modular prosthesis. Researchers measured how well the shoulder functioned and how stable the implant was over five years. The goal was to see if the implant helps patients move better and last…

This trial tests whether oxytocin nasal spray can prevent postoperative delirium—a state of confusion that can occur after surgery—in older adults undergoing orthopedic procedures. Participants aged 65 and older will receive the spray before the end of anesthesia and twice daily …

This study tests whether adding an injection called Tropho Tend to standard physical therapy helps reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Sixty adults with shoulder pain lasting at least six weeks will be randomly assigned to receive e…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with partial shoulder tendon tears. 49 adults with shoulder pain did either regular rehab or rehab plus VR. Researchers measured pain, movement, and quality of life to see if VR m…

This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to a standard exercise program can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 30 to 55 with chronic shoulder pain will receive either exercises alone or exercises plus sh…

This study tests whether a special laser (LightForce) can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation from conditions like impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis. About 130 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will get either real laser or a sham laser, plus standard physiother…

This study compares two non-surgical treatments for rotator cuff syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. Researchers will test if video game-based exercises or body awareness therapy better reduce pain and improve movement. 66 adults with partial rotator cuff tears will partic…

This study tests if a biceps tendon cutting procedure (tenotomy) done in the doctor's office with a tiny camera and local anesthesia works as well as the same surgery in an operating room. 14 adults with shoulder pain from biceps or rotator cuff problems will be enrolled. The mai…

This trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, targeting the suprascapular and axillary nerves, can reduce pain after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Participants receive either a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) or a saline placebo before surgery, alongside stan…

This study looks at whether adding kinesio taping to standard rehab after rotator cuff surgery helps reduce pain and improve shoulder function. Fifty adults aged 18 to 70 who had surgery for a torn rotator cuff are randomly assigned to get either standard rehab alone or standard …

This study tested whether doing physiotherapy exercises at home via video call works as well as going to a clinic for people with rotator cuff shoulder injuries. 68 adults were split into two groups: one did supervised exercises by videoconference, the other in person. Researcher…

This study compares task-oriented occupational therapy to standard rehab for people recovering from rotator cuff surgery. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, attending 40-minute sessions twice a week for 10 weeks. The goal is to see if focusing on …

This study asks whether the physical and social environment where shoulder treatment happens can influence pain, function, and satisfaction. Adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain will follow the same exercise program but in different therapeutic settings. Researchers wil…

This study looks at two different hands-on therapy methods (Mulligan and PNF) added to standard physical therapy for people with partial rotator cuff tears. 45 adults aged 30-70 will be split into three groups to see which approach best reduces pain, improves shoulder movement, a…

This trial investigates whether eccentric isokinetic exercise — a type of controlled, lengthening muscle contraction performed on a special machine — can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 20 to 50 with confirmed …

This study tests a device called RELAY that delivers both local anesthetic and mild electrical pulses to nerves after shoulder or foot surgery. The goal is to provide up to 28 days of pain relief, much longer than current options. About 50 adults undergoing specific surgeries wil…

This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—interscalene and supraclavicular—for controlling pain after outpatient arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 108 adults undergoing surgery will receive one of the two blocks, and researchers will measure how much opioid pai…

This study tested whether injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose prolotherapy) into the shoulder can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic rotator cuff disease. Sixty adults aged 30 to 65 with shoulder pain lasting more than three months took part. The treat…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with rotator cuff injuries. Sixty adults with shoulder pain for at least three months were split into two groups: one received standard therapy, the other added VR-based task…

This study compared a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block) to general anesthesia in 34 adults having open rotator cuff repair. The nerve block group reported fewer wound-related symptoms and used less pain medication after surgery. Researchers also measured changes in…

This study tested two different therapies for rotator cuff tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. Thirty-four patients received either blood flow restriction therapy or gua sha scraping, both combined with exercises, twice a week for six weeks. The goal was to see which a…

This study tested two treatments for shoulder pain caused by subacromial impingement syndrome. 94 adults received either high-intensity laser therapy or a combination of physical therapy treatments, plus exercises. Researchers measured pain, function, and quality of life right af…

This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The g…

This study looked at whether doing physical therapy online (telerehabilitation) works as well as going to a clinic in person after shoulder replacement surgery. 93 patients were randomly assigned to either online or in-person therapy. Researchers measured shoulder movement, pain,…

This study tested whether adding specific shoulder-blade strengthening exercises (lower trapezius and serratus anterior) right after rotator cuff surgery helps improve shoulder movement. Thirty adults aged 30 to 50 with small or medium tears participated. The goal was to see if e…

This study tested two different manual therapy techniques for people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. Sixty adults aged 30 to 60 received either the Spencer technique or mobilization with movement, both combined with standard physiotherapy like heat an…

This study looked at whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people who have had a stroke. Forty participants aged 50-85 with lasting shoulder pain after a stroke received the laser treatment. The goal was to see if it helps with pain…

This study looked at whether using a cold compression device after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery can help patients use fewer opioid painkillers. Fifty adults having shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus cold compression t…

This study tested two different approaches to improve how well surgeons can see inside the shoulder during a common repair surgery. 80 adults with full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomly assigned to receive either epinephrine in the irrigation fluid or intravenous tranexa…

This study tested whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) before shoulder arthroscopy improves the surgeon's view and reduces bleeding. 121 adults with rotator cuff tears received either TXA or a placebo. The main goal was to see if TXA makes the surgery clearer and safer.

This study tested whether a hands-on technique called fascial manipulation can improve shoulder movement and body awareness in people with rotator cuff tendinitis. Thirty-two adults with persistent shoulder pain received the therapy twice a week for four weeks. Researchers measur…

This study tested a non-drug approach to control pain after shoulder, ankle, or bunion surgery. Instead of relying on opioids, doctors placed a tiny wire near a nerve using ultrasound and delivered a mild electric current. The goal was to see if this method could lower pain and r…

This study tested two different exercise programs in 66 adults with long-term shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendinopathy. One program focused on global postural reeducation, while the other used general aerobic exercises. The goal was to see which approach better reduces p…

This study tested a special device called the Bridge to see if it could help reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after rotator cuff surgery. 42 adults having outpatient surgery took part. The goal was to find a better way to manage pain after the procedure.

This study tested whether motor control exercises done via video calls can improve shoulder function and quality of life in 34 people who had rotator cuff surgery. Participants did either motor control or standard exercises three days a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if t…

This study tested whether combining two physical therapies—extracorporeal shockwave therapy and cryoflow (cold) therapy—can reduce shoulder pain and spasticity in stroke survivors with rotator cuff tendonitis. Thirty participants received either one therapy alone or both together…

This study compared two treatments for chronic shoulder pain: a nerve block injection and a radiofrequency ablation procedure. 104 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months were treated and followed for 3 months. The goal was to see which treatment provides better and longe…

This study looked at whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with rotator cuff tears. Thirty adults aged 30 to 55 with diagnosed tears took part. All received usual care like cold packs, ultrasound, a…

This study tested two treatments for partial tears of the shoulder tendon: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and a home exercise program. Forty adults with chronic shoulder pain received either three PRP shots or did exercises at home. Researchers measured pain, movement, and…

This study tested whether teaching people about how pain works (pain neuroscience education) could improve shoulder pain and daily function. 42 adults with rotator cuff shoulder pain received either exercise alone or exercise plus pain education over 6 weeks. The goal was to see …

This study tested a new device called RELAY that delivers both local anesthetic and mild electrical stimulation through a single catheter to control pain after shoulder or foot surgery. Twenty adults who had surgery for rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement, or foot problems t…

This study tested whether doing physical therapy at home via video calls (telerehabilitation) works as well as going to a clinic after rotator cuff surgery. Thirty people who had surgery at least six weeks earlier took part. Both groups did the same exercises for eight weeks, and…

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard manual therapy improves pain and function in people with rotator cuff impingement syndrome. Fifty-two adults with shoulder pain received either manual therapy alone or manual therapy plus breathing exercises. Resear…

This study tested whether adding a 'kinetic chain' exercise approach to standard treatment helps people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. 44 adults aged 40-65 with shoulder pain were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other added kinetic chain exercises. Researchers …

Researchers at Hacettepe University are studying people who had surgery for a massive rotator cuff tear. They want to see how the brain's signals to shoulder muscles, shoulder function, and psychological resilience relate to each other. Participants complete shoulder and mood que…

This study looks at how well a bio-inductive implant helps heal torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. Researchers will use MRI scans at 3 and 6 months after surgery to check if the repair is holding and if there are any problems. About 20 people with partial or full tears wi…

This study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography can measure the quality and elasticity of tendons after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. Researchers will compare the operated shoulder to the healthy one in 75 people who had sur…

This study uses MRI scans to check how well the subscapular tendon—a key shoulder tendon—heals years after surgical repair. Researchers want to see if a new arthroscopic classification of tendon tears predicts better healing and less fatty buildup in the muscle. Adults who had th…

This study follows adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to see how their depression symptoms change over two years and whether those changes relate to shoulder pain and function. Participants are grouped by pre-surgery depression scores, then tracked at regular interval…

This observational study looks at how people's beliefs about pain—whether they see it as psychological or organic—relate to fear of movement, pain catastrophizing, pain knowledge, and disability in individuals with chronic shoulder pain. Researchers will assess 109 adults aged 18…

This trial tests different doses of a fluorescent dye called IC-Green in people having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. The dye binds to blood proteins and makes blood vessels visible under a special camera. The goal is to find the best dose for seeing blood flow in the torn ten…

This study tested whether giving general practitioners a simple, evidence-based guideline improves care for people with shoulder pain. 160 adults with shoulder pain took part in Norwegian GP clinics. Researchers measured pain, disability, and quality of life to see if the guideli…

This study tested whether advanced MRI and ultrasound techniques can better measure muscle changes in people with rotator cuff tears. Three adults with a tear on one side and a healthy shoulder on the other took part. The goal was to see if these imaging tools could provide clear…

This study followed 201 people who had arthroscopic surgery for a torn rotator cuff. Researchers measured shoulder movement and strength before surgery and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months after. They also used questionnaires to track quality of life. The goal was to understand how shou…

This completed study followed 100 patients with a specific type of shoulder fracture (greater tuberosity humerus fracture) combined with rotator cuff injury. Researchers compared those treated conservatively versus surgically to see how rotator cuff function changed over time. Th…

This study looked at 80 adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair to see if the type of anesthesia affects how clearly the surgeon can see during the operation. One group received a nerve block (interscalene block) while awake, and the other received general anesthesia. The …

This study looked at 100 people who had reverse total shoulder replacement to see if doing exercises at home works as well as going to a physical therapist. Patients were split into two groups: one did formal PT starting a few days after surgery and continuing weekly for three mo…

This study looked at 60 people aged 40-65 having rotator cuff repair surgery. Half had their biceps tendon cut (tenotomy) and half did not. The goal was to see if cutting the tendon improves shoulder function and pain. Researchers used questionnaires and ultrasound to compare res…

This observational study looked at 34 people who had reverse shoulder arthroplasty (a type of shoulder replacement) at least one year earlier. Researchers measured the strength and elasticity of the deltoid muscle in both the operated and healthy shoulders using special tests and…

This study tested a mixed reality system called HOLOBLUEPRINT that helps surgeons see 3D plans during shoulder replacement surgery. 44 adults having shoulder surgery used the tool. Researchers checked if the implant was placed accurately by comparing CT scans before and after sur…

This completed study followed 1,100 adults with shoulder pain for up to five years to see how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes) affects recovery. Participants received standard treatments like physiotherapy, injections, or surgery.…

This study looked at 44 people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tears to see if a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain) changes how well a steroid injection works. Participants got a shot of betamethasone and prilocaine i…

This study looked at 44 people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems to see if their level of central sensitization (a heightened pain response in the nervous system) affected how well a steroid injection worked. Researchers measured pain sensitivity before the injection …

This study tested whether a shortened shoulder disability questionnaire (Short-WORC) works well in Turkish for people with rotator cuff injuries. 40 patients answered the 7-question survey during rehab, along with other standard scales. The goal was to see if the Turkish version …

This study translated a 5-question survey called the Baltimore Orthopedic Subscapularis Score (BOSS) into Turkish. The survey helps doctors tell apart a specific type of rotator cuff tear. Researchers tested it with 42 Turkish-speaking patients to make sure it works as well as th…