Clinical trials: Rotator Cuff Pathology
Pain, Postoperative, Rebound Pain
Intravenous Dexamethasone With Single-Shot Versus Continuous Brachial Plexus Block for Rebound Pain After Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder surgery often causes severe pain after the operation. To control this pain, doctors commonly perform a nerve block (interscalene brachial plexus block), which numbs the shoulder area.
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Rebound Pain, Shoulder Injuries, Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT07699744
- Testing
- Dexamethasone (IV), Single-shot interscalene brachial plexus block, Continuous interscalene brachial plexus block
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Chronic Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Ultrasound-Guided Suprascapular Nerve RFA vs Steroid-Local Anesthetic Injection in Chronic Shoulder Pain
This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of two interventional treatments for chronic shoulder pain related to suprascapular nerve pathology: ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block and suprascapular nerve…
- Conditions
- Chronic Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain, Suprascapular Nerve-Related Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07302490
- Testing
- Pulsed Radiofrequency (PRF) of the Suprascapular Nerve, Suprascapular Nerve Block with Local Anesthetic and Corticosteroid
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Nida Koçer Nazlıgül
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Nutraceutical Supplementation Combined With Physiotherapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Rotator cuff tendinopathy is a common cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment. Exercise-based physiotherapy represents a cornerstone of conservative treatment, while nutraceutical supplementation has been proposed as a…
- Trial name
- NCT07871318
- Testing
- Doltendix®, Exercise-based Physiotherapy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari
Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Diseases
The Efficacy of PRP Injection in the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Syndrome
The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of single PRP injection compared with placebo and multiple PRP injections on pain, quality of life, shoulder function and muscle strength in the treatment of patients who have…
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Musculoskeletal Diseases, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Trial name
- PRP (NCT05561452)
- Testing
- Single PRP Injection, Multiple PRP Injections
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Shoulder Pain
Range of Motion, Humeral Retroversion and Rotator Cuff (RC) Muscle Strength of the Shoulder in Overhead Athletes
Shoulder pain and dysfunction are common problems in overhead sports, due to extreme ranges of motion and repetitive loading. Predisposing factors include inadequate range of motion (ROM), such as a reduction in total ROM or a…
- Trial name
- NCT02024893
- Testing
- Observational study
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wingate Institute
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Dynamic Taping in Symptomatic Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
This study was conducted to compare the efficacy of two different therapeutic bands in symptomatic rotator cuff tendinopathy. One of the tapes was kinesio tape and the other was dynamic tape.
- Trial name
- NCT05029544
- Testing
- Dynamic taping, Kinesio taping, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Subacromial Bursitis, Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Comparison Between Subacromial Infiltrations
The shoulder pain is commonly seeing in orthopedic consultation. Many patients was affected in activities of daily living and in laborer absent.
- Conditions
- Subacromial Bursitis, Subacromial Impingement Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03303001
- Testing
- Subacromial high volume infiltration, Subacromial conventional infiltration
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon
Shoulder Pain
Ultrasound Evaluation of the Rotator Cable and Associated Structures.
This study will use healthy volunteers and patients with shoulder problems (pain or impaired movement). Ultrasound will be used to image and document the appearance of both normal and abnormal shoulder structures.
- Trial name
- NCT00743600
- Testing
- ultrasound of painful shoulder, ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Rotator Cuff Tears
Slow and Accelerated Rehabilitation Protocols
Latissimus dorsi transfer is an established treatment option with favorable results in massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears, however, it is controversial if earlier motion is detrimental or beneficial to the postoperative goal…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Injuries, Rotator Cuff Tears, Pain, Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT05450510
- Testing
- Accelerated (ACCEL) protocol group, Slow (SLOW) protocol group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Shoulder Pain, Healthy Adult
Supraspinatus Tendon Acute Effects After Two Exercise Exposures: a Crossover Randomized Trial.
The purpose of this study is to understand acute tendon changes after two exercise programs. We will invite individuals with and without shoulder pain to participate in this study.
- Trial name
- NCT07489937
- Testing
- Isotonic exercise program, Plyometric exercise program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Joint
Platelet-Rich Plasma Versus Home-Based Exercise for Partial-Thickness Supraspinatus Tears
This study evaluates the clinical effectiveness of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections compared with a home-based exercise program in patients with partial-thickness tears of the supraspinatus tendon.
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Injuries, Shoulder Joint, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07246434
- Testing
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Home Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Extremadura
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
Rotator Cuff Tears, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness
E-CEL UVEC Cells as an Adjunct Cell Therapy for the Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair in Adults
This is a phase 1b investigator-initiated clinical trial that will evaluate the safety and feasibility of E-CEL UVEC® cells with the aim of improving outcomes for patients with full-thickness rotator cuff tears who undergo…
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tears, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Tendon Rupture - Shoulder, Safety Issues
- Trial name
- NCT04057833
- Testing
- E-CEL UVEC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Shoulder Pain Chronic, Core Strength
Investigation of Core Muscle Strength in Patients With Unilateral Rotator Cuff Injury
Located in the middle of the kinetic chain system, the core muscles are the regions where forces are generated and transferred to the extremities of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT06689826
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Shoulder Injuries, Shoulder Pain
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty vs Rotator Cuff Repair for 60+
To compare the one year outcomes between 60 year old patients with a three tendon tear treated as part of their standard of care with either a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty or rotator cuff repair surgery.
- Trial name
- RTSA-RCR (NCT06848023)
- Testing
- Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty, Rotator Cuff Repair
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Campbell Clinic
Labral Tear, Glenoid
Applicability of 3T Shoulder MRI in Detection of Labral Pathology
The purpose of this observational study is to compare image quality between 3 Tesla magnet (3T) non-contrast MRI to the current standard of MR arthrogram (1.5T magnet) in detecting shoulder labral and cartilage pathology.
- Trial name
- NCT06043791
- Testing
- 1.5 Tesla magnet MR arthrography, 3 Tesla magnet non-contrast MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder
Relationship of Patient-Specific Functional Scale With Shoulder Functions: A Prospective Study
The aim of the study is to examine the relationship between the Patient- Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) and shoulder functions in the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program applied to patients with shoulder problems.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Impingement, Frozen Shoulder, Humeral Fractures, Rotator Cuff Tears
- Trial name
- NCT04538118
- Testing
- Shoulder disability, Shoulder Range of Motion, Pain Intensity
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
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
Rotator Cuff Pathology
Measuring Adherence to Home Shoulder Physiotherapy With Artificial Intelligence
An important part of recovery for shoulder injuries, is sticking to the exercise regimen that is prescribed by a physiotherapist.
- Trial name
- SPARS (NCT04629417)
- Testing
- Smart Physiotherapy Activity Recognition System (SPARS)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Tendinopathy, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
The Effect of an Evidence-based Physiotherapy Regimen for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Primary aim of this study is to investigate wether an evidence-based physiotherapy regimen is more effective than standard care in patients referred for arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder.
- Conditions
- Tendinopathy, Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, Shoulder Pain, Subacromial Impingement
- Trial name
- NCT02304003
- Testing
- Structured Physiotherapy Regimen, Standard Care
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Bergen University College