ROTATOR CUFF INJURIES

This study tests a special collagen implant that dissolves over time to help heal partial rotator cuff tears. The goal is to see if it helps people return to daily activities faster than standard surgery. About 234 adults with high-grade tears who haven't improved with other trea…

This study looks at the long-term safety and performance of the Pitch-Patch, a polyester device already on the market used to reinforce partially torn rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. About 37 people who received the patch 2 to 2.5 years ago will be followed for up to 3 year…

This study tests whether doing physical therapy at home through video calls (telerehabilitation) is as good as going to a clinic for in-person sessions after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 46 adults aged 40-70 who had shoulder surgery will be split into two groups: one d…

This study tests whether adding a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) to a standard steroid injection during shoulder surgery helps reduce pain and stiffness better than the steroid alone. About 70 adults with rotator cuff tears and shoulder stiffness will be randomly …

This study tests whether a special cold compression machine works better than regular ice packs for pain and swelling after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. About 100 adults having shoulder surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two cooling methods. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether Epidiolex (a CBD medicine) can help control pain after shoulder surgery. About 80 adults having rotator cuff repair will take either CBD or a placebo for two weeks after surgery. Participants will track their pain and medication use in a daily diary and c…

This study looks at whether 8 weeks of kettlebell training can reduce pain and improve shoulder function better than standard rehab in 38 active adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to either kettlebell exercises or a standard reh…

This study looks at how often a common shoulder numbing procedure (nerve block) causes temporary paralysis of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle. About 60 adults having shoulder surgery will be split into three groups, each receiving a different type of nerve block. The mai…

This study follows 500 people who are already scheduled for minimally invasive shoulder or knee surgery for sports injuries like torn ligaments or rotator cuff tears. Researchers will track their recovery for two years using questionnaires about pain and function. The goal is to …

This study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain (rotator cuff tendinopathy) but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and how that relates to pain relief. The goal is to find out who benefits most from exercise an…

This study looks at whether tightness in a small chest muscle (pectoralis minor) is linked to rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 people with tears to 45 people without, matching them by age, sex, and activity level. The goal is to help doctors better …

This study follows 50 people over age 50 who had arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Researchers will measure shoulder function, pain levels, and sleep quality during rehabilitation. The goal is to better understand recovery patterns and help create clearer rehab guidelines.