Surgery or rehab? new trial tackles stiff shoulder tears
NCT ID NCT07192302
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This 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 to see which approach leads to better shoulder function and less pain.
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Locations
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Jialiang Guo
Shijiazhuang, Hebei, 050000, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
Arthroscopy (surgical procedure) and oral medication (NSAIDs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that early surgery provides better shoulder function and pain relief than rehabilitation alone for people with partial rotator cuff tears and stiff shoulders.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (Phase 1) with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery also carries risks like infection or stiffness, and the benefit over rehabilitation is not yet proven.
Conditions
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