Which shot works best for your shoulder? new study tests plasma vs steroid
NCT ID NCT05603468
First seen Feb 10, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looks at 387 people having shoulder surgery for torn rotator cuff tendons. It compares two common injections—platelet-rich plasma (using your own blood) and corticosteroids—to see which works better for different tendon problem types. The goal is to find the best treatment to improve shoulder function and reduce pain.
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2nd Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310058, China
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