Clinical trials
Rotator Cuff clinical trials
Below are recruiting rotator cuff clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 158 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07587931Recruiting
Concentric vs Eccentric Exercise for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
This study compares two types of shoulder exercises—one where you shorten the muscle and one where you lengthen it—to see which works better for partial tears of your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder). The goal is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Elâzığ, MErkezAges 18–65 - NCT05848375Recruiting
Rotator cuff surgery done with special anesthesia alone
This trial studies rotator cuff repair surgery when the surgeon uses a regional anesthesia method (numbing the arm area) rather than general anesthesia alone. It may help people with certain types of rotator cuff tendon injuries who are good candidates for outpatient surgery and this anesthesia approach.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT03752034Recruiting
Muscle fragments after rotator cuff surgery to improve shoulder function
This study looks at whether using “muscle fiber fragments” during/after rotator cuff repair can help your shoulder work better. It targets people with a small tear in one shoulder who can follow the post-surgery follow-up plan.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 40–80 - NCT07093905Recruiting
Comparing two anesthetics for rotator cuff repair surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia (numbing medicine) for rotator cuff repair surgery. It will help find which method works better for pain control and recovery.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06818448Recruiting
Comparing rotator cuff repair methods for small tears
This trial compares two surgical techniques for repairing small rotator cuff tears (up to 2 cm). It tests if a newer method helps people recover better than the standard approach.
MechernichAges 18 years+ - NCT07726030Recruiting
Exercises for chronic rotator cuff pain in overhead athletes
This trial compares two types of exercises to see which better reduces chronic shoulder pain in male athletes who play overhead sports. If you have ongoing rotator cuff tendinopathy and are an active overhead athlete, this study may help find the best exercise approach for you.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 17–35 - NCT04209504Recruiting
Nerve block study for one-sided breathing muscle weakness after shoulder surgery
This trial tests whether a longer-lasting nerve block during shoulder surgery can better manage pain and affect one-sided diaphragm (breathing muscle) weakness. It may help people having planned (first-time) shoulder surgery who are able to follow study pain-checks.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT04923477Recruiting
Exercise study for shoulder tendon pain and pinching
This trial studies a specific therapeutic exercise program for rotator cuff tendon pain and subacromial pain (a pinching-type shoulder problem). It also looks at what changes in your symptoms and body function after the exercises.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT06289686RecruitingPhase 4
Rotator cuff repair with or without a special patch
This study tests if adding a special patch (BioEnthesis™) to standard rotator cuff surgery helps the tendon heal better. You may qualify if you have a tear that can be surgically repaired and you are willing to commit to a year of follow-up.
Air Force Academy, ColoradoAges 18–65 - NCT04944836RecruitingPhase 2
Testosterone supplement with rotator cuff repair
This study tests whether taking a sex hormone (testosterone) around the time of rotator cuff surgery improves healing after repair. It may help some men recover better, but it only fits people with specific tear features and health conditions.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 40–80 - NCT05439850RecruitingPhase 4
Bioinductive patch for severe torn shoulder tendons
This trial studies a special patch placed during minimally invasive shoulder surgery to help heal full-thickness rotator cuff tears. It may help people whose tears are large or massive and who already tried non-surgical treatment without enough improvement.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05906004Recruiting
Follow-up study after Pitch-Patch shoulder repair
This study checks how well a Pitch-Patch device is doing to support the rotator cuff (a shoulder tendon). It enrolls people who had the device placed about 2 to 2.5 years ago so the researchers can follow outcomes and safety over time.
ReadingAges 16 years+ - NCT05997381Recruiting
BioBrace implant for rotator cuff tear repair
This study tests a new implant called BioBrace to help repair full-thickness rotator cuff tears during shoulder surgery. It may be a good option if you have a moderate-sized tear, have already tried non-surgical treatments, and are between 40 and 70 years old.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 40–70 - NCT06076902Recruiting
Patch study for large rotator cuff tear repair
This study tests whether adding a patch to standard rotator cuff repair helps large tears heal better. It's for adults who need their first surgery for a tear involving at least two tendons.
Frauenfeld, ThurgauAges 30–75 - NCT06918041Recruiting
FiberLocker device to strengthen rotator cuff tear repair
This study tests a device called FiberLocker® that strengthens the repair of a torn rotator cuff tendon during keyhole surgery. It may help the tendon heal better or faster than standard surgery alone.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 30–70 - NCT06644729Recruiting
Shoulder surgery long-term study
This study looks at how patients who had rotator cuff repair surgery between 2010 and 2014 are doing now, including their shoulder function and x-ray results. It helps doctors understand long-term outcomes and when more surgery like reverse shoulder replacement may be needed.
OsloAges 18–95 - NCT07688902Recruiting
Comparing two injection methods for partial rotator cuff tears
This study compares two ways of injecting a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) into the shoulder to treat partial rotator cuff tears. It may help reduce pain and improve shoulder function without surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT07428070Recruiting
Exercise program for rotator cuff shoulder pain
This trial tests if a specially designed exercise program can reduce shoulder pain related to the rotator cuff. It may help if you've had shoulder pain for more than three months.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06857084Recruiting
Rotator cuff repair with REGENETEN implant study
This study tracks how well patients recover after rotator cuff repair surgery using the REGENETEN bioinductive implant. It aims to see if the implant helps improve healing and outcomes.
Windsor, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07005063Recruiting
Rotator cuff repair with FiberLocker patch
This trial tests a new patch, FiberLocker, to help repair a torn rotator cuff tendon. It's for people who need surgery for a full-thickness tear caused by an injury, and aims to improve healing.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 40–65 - NCT07027735Recruiting
Placental tissue patch for rotator cuff repair
This trial tests a patch made from donated human placental tissue to help heal full-thickness rotator cuff tears during surgery. It may improve recovery and reduce the risk of re-tearing.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07183774Recruiting
Does muscle loss affect shoulder tear patterns?
This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) affects the type of rotator cuff tear you have. You'll get a shoulder MRI to check your rotator cuff and muscle measurements.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 40–75 - NCT07255534Recruiting
Digital therapy for shoulder recovery after rotator cuff repair
This trial tests a digital app-based therapy to improve shoulder function after rotator cuff repair surgery. It uses your smartphone to guide your rehabilitation exercises at home.
Seoul, Republic of KoreaAges 19 years+ - NCT07546084Recruiting
Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether a special exercise program that trains you to focus your attention in different ways can reduce shoulder pain and improve function. You'll do exercises designed to help your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder) while learning to shift your mental focus during movement.
IstanbulAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rotator cuff?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 158 recruiting rotator cuff studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a rotator cuff trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a rotator cuff trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.