Clinical trials: Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
Shoulder Pain
Activity of the Rotator Cuff During Glenohumeral Mobilization
Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions treated by physical therapists. One common treatment is passive glenohumeral joint accessory mobilization, which is the application of a therapist generated force…
- Trial name
- NCT02491489
- Testing
- Glenohumeral mobilization
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Shoulder Impingement
The Effects of Exercise Training on Shoulder Neuromuscular Control
Dynamic control of the rotator cuff muscles plays an important role in stabilizing the shoulder during motion. Impairment in the neuromuscular control of these muscles may to lead to injury and pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02164305
- Testing
- Strengthening group, Neuromuscular group, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oregon
Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries
Natural History of Shoulder Pathology in Manual Wheelchair Users
Over 300,000 people in the United States have spinal cord injuries and many use manual wheelchairs for mobility. Most manual wheelchair users will develop shoulder injuries and pain that greatly affect quality of life and level…
- Conditions
- Paraplegia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Shoulder Pain, Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NHSSI (NCT02600910)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Rotator Cuff Tear, Sling
Patient Education and Sling Use After Shoulder Surgery
This study will evaluate whether educational pamphlets can help patients safely manage personal hygiene, household activities, and female-specific self-care while wearing a sling after surgery.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tear, Sling, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07851233
- Testing
- Control - Standard Postoperative Education, Intervention - Living with a Sling Educational Pamphlets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Shoulder Pain
Evaluating the Efficacy of PECS II Block Versus Axillary Ring Block in Rotator Cuff Repair Patients
Our current standard of care is to perform an interscalene peripheral nerve block for patients receiving rotator cuff repair surgery as it is an effective opioid-free alternative for post-operative pain control.
- Trial name
- NCT04930393
- Testing
- Nerve Block - either PECS II or axillary ring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Musculoskeletal Pain
Ultrasonographic Parameters and Life Quality in Nocturnal Shoulder Pain
This study aimed to investigate the effects of nocturnal pain on clinical and ultrasonographic parameters in patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT03466307
- Testing
- Ultrasonography
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy
Does Botulinum A Toxin Help With Pain From Rotator Cuff Arthropathy?
Rotator cuff arthropathy is a cause of shoulder arthritis which is a common condition seen both in primary and secondary care. It is a painful condition, with significant disability.
- Trial name
- NCT02512536
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries
Internet Enhanced, Patient-Centered Orthopedic Care: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Trial
The investigators have previously reported on patient utilization of an eRehab patient education web portal that utilizes streaming, clinician prescribed video instruction to motivate and inform patients in self-care of their…
- Conditions
- Knee Injuries, Shoulder Injuries, Rotator Cuff Disease, Meniscus Tear
- Trial name
- NCT02025400
- Testing
- eRehab, Formal Physical Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charlotte Sports Medicine Institute, PA
Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries
Clinical Outcomes Related to Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Recovery Using Incrediwear
To assess the benefits of using the Incrediwear products for patients recovering from Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair surgery for postoperative pain, range of motion, and swelling.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Injuries, Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Left Shoulder (Disorder), Rotator Cuff Arthropathy of Right Shoulder (Disorder)
- Trial name
- NCT06669741
- Testing
- Shoulder Sleeve
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Bone and Joint
Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome
Scapula Retraction Exercises in Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Scapula retraction exercises are often recommended as a part of the exercise programs. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of the scapula retraction exercises on acromiohumeral distance (AHD) at…
- Trial name
- NCT04956757
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Arthritis Shoulder Glenohumoral Joint, Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy
Telerehabilitation After Shoulder Arthroplasty
The use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has increased dramatically in the United States in recent years. The importance of postoperative physical therapy in the setting of anatomic total shoulder is well understood…
- Conditions
- Arthritis Shoulder Glenohumoral Joint, Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy, Arthropathy Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT05499728
- Testing
- Telerehabilitation; physical therapy via telecommunication device (i.e. online video conferencing)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Chronic Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
HIIT for Inflammatory-driven Shoulder Pain.
This feasibility study investigates whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is feasible and acceptable for individuals with long-term shoulder pain where low-grade inflammation is suspected.
- Conditions
- Chronic Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT07275164
- Testing
- High intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Shoulder Pain
Ultrasound Guided Steroids Injection Versus PRP for Shoulder Pain Relief
Comparison between effects of ultrasound guided platelet rich plasma injection versus steroids injection for pain relief in cases of partial rotator cuff tears
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT05317624)
- Testing
- Platelet rich plasma, Methylprednisolone
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandria University
Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative
Effect of Battlefield Acupuncture and Physical Therapy Versus Physical Therapy Alone After Shoulder Surgery
The purpose of this randomized clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) in addition to usual post-surgical shoulder physical therapy compared to a standard shoulder rehabilitation program…
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Pain, Postoperative, SLAP Lesion, Bankart Lesion
- Trial name
- NCT03525275
- Testing
- Battlefield Acupuncture, Post-surgical shoulder protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Effects of KT and Scapular Stabilization Exercises.
The distance between the acromion bone and the head of the humerus narrows in subacromial impingement syndrome. This narrowing leads to the compression of sensitive structures and results in pain and decreased functional…
- Trial name
- NCT06688214
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping treatment, Scapular Stabilization Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Sports Physical Therapy
Comparative Effects of Pendulum Exercise and Serratus Punch Exercises on Rotator Cuff Pain in Badminton Players
This study will compare the effects of two exercise interventions, pendulum exercises and serratus punches, on rotator cuff pain and injury in badminton players.
- Trial name
- NCT06697015
- Testing
- Pendulum Exercises, Serratus Punch Exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Shoulder Dislocation
Results of Rotator Cuff Repair
The primary objective of this research is to examine the result of rotator cuff repairs following acute shoulder dislocations and to investigate whether timing of surgery following acute shoulder dislocations affects patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01549912
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Repair Using Standard Double Row Technique With Platelet Rich Fibrin Membrane vs. Standard Double Row Technique
This study is a single-blind, randomized study evaluating the 6 month and 2 year outcomes of patients treated with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using one of two techniques.
- Trial name
- RCRPRFM (NCT02256891)
- Testing
- PRFM, Double Row
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Pain
Liposomal Bupivacaine Plus Bupivacaine Peripheral Nerve Blockade Versus Ropivacaine Plus Dexamethasone Peripheral Nerve Blockade for Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
This study is a comparison of analgesia effect from peripheral nerve blockade (PNB) with liposomal bupivacaine combined with bupivacaine compared to PNB with ropivacaine combined with dexamethasone for arthroscopic rotator cuff…
- Trial name
- NCT04737980
- Testing
- Liposomal bupivacaine, Bupivacaine Hcl 0.5% Inj, Ropivacaine 0.5% Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery Florida
Partial Rotator Cuff Tears (PRCTs)
High-frequency Short-course Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Study Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
This is a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical study exploring three different extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) regimens for patients with partial rotator cuff tears, a common cause of chronic shoulder pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT07673055
- Testing
- Arm 1 Intervention Name: High-frequency short-course extracorporeal shock wave therapy Arm 2 Intervention Name: High-frequency intensive extracorporeal shock wave therapy Arm 3 Intervention Name: Conv
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital