Tight chest muscle may raise risk of shoulder tear, study suggests
NCT ID NCT07228936
First seen Nov 16, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study investigates whether tightness in the pectoralis minor, a small chest muscle, is associated with rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will compare 45 people with rotator cuff tears to 45 people with intact rotator cuffs, matching them by age, sex, and other factors. The goal is to see if chest muscle tightness is more common in those with tears, which could help improve prevention and rehabilitation.
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Gazi University Hospital
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If it succeeds, this could help doctors better understand shoulder mechanics and improve prevention or rehabilitation strategies for rotator cuff tears.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for an association, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to everyone with shoulder pain.
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