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Could a simple pillow be the key to better recovery after rotator cuff surgery?

NCT ID NCT07372222

Symptom relief Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

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 to 70 will choose whether to use the pillow or not. Their pain, sleep quality, and shoulder function will be checked over 6 weeks after surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 126 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear, confirmed by imaging (MRI or ultrasound), and deemed suitable for either single-row or double-row arthroscopic repair surgery. * Age between 40 and 70 years. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study. * Demonstrates good compliance with postoperative rehabilitation and follow-up requirements. Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of concomitant shoulder pathologies, such as glenohumeral osteoarthritis, adhesive capsulitis, history of labral repair, or irreparable tendon tears. * Pre-existing severe shoulder infection, tumor, or other conditions that may significantly impact postoperative recovery. * Previous history of shoulder surgery or severe shoulder deformity that could confound the assessment of postoperative outcomes. * Cognitive impairment or inability to understand the pain assessment tools (e.g., VAS score). * Significant comorbidities affecting the heart, liver, or kidneys, or requiring long-term use of medications that affect coagulation (e.g., aspirin). * Diagnosis of malignant tumors or rheumatic autoimmune diseases that may interfere with postoperative recovery. * MRI findings indicating significant fatty infiltration (\>50%) or tendon retraction, suggesting potential compromise in surgical outcome and recovery. * Superior migration of the humeral head or obliteration of the coracoacromial space, indicating a high difficulty of rotator cuff repair. * Contraindications to postoperative rehabilitation exercises, such as severe osteoporosis or neuromuscular diseases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Pain, Postoperative Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

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Postoperative pain Rotator cuff injuries Sleep quality

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