ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES

This study tests whether estrogen patches can improve healing and reduce pain after rotator cuff surgery in post-menopausal women. About 58 women aged 50-80 will receive either an estradiol patch or a placebo patch for a short time after their operation. The goal is to see if the…

This study compares two types of shoulder exercises (concentric vs eccentric) in people with partial rotator cuff tears. Sixty adults aged 18–65 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of two exercise groups for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure …

This study looks at whether using a mobile app for exercise guidance and monitoring helps people recover better after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair compared to standard paper instructions. About 102 adults will be randomly assigned to either the app group or the paper group. T…

This study tests whether a home-based telerehabilitation program using the Band Connect app works as well as in-person physical therapy for people recovering from rotator cuff repair surgery. About 68 adults will be randomly assigned to either traditional rehab or the app-based p…

This study looks at whether adding personal touches like favorite music, lighting, and encouraging feedback to exercise can help people with long-term shoulder pain feel better and move easier. About 72 adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain will do supervised exercises t…

This study tests whether adding gentle mobilization of the upper back to standard shoulder therapy can better relieve pain and improve movement in people with rotator cuff injuries. Forty adults with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months will receive either shoulder therapy alo…

This study looks at whether using a pillow placed behind the shoulder after rotator cuff repair surgery can lower pain and improve sleep. About 126 adults aged 40-70 who are having this surgery will choose whether to use the pillow. Their pain, sleep quality, and shoulder functio…

This study will use detailed CT and MRI scans to create computer models of the shoulder in 13 people who have had reverse shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to measure stress on the shoulder bone (acromion) based on how much the rotator cuff is damaged. This research aims …