Clinical trials
Rotator Cuff Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting rotator cuff disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 84 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06971497Recruiting
ActivBraid implant for rotator cuff repair study
This study tests a special implant (ActivBraid) to help repair a torn rotator cuff. If you have a moderate-sized tear and haven't had prior shoulder surgery, you may be able to join.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT07232511Recruiting
Cuff-assisted exercise for shoulder pain
This study tests whether using a blood pressure cuff during gentle shoulder exercises can help reduce pain and improve movement. It is for people with ongoing shoulder pain related to the rotator cuff (the muscles and tendons that help lift and rotate your arm).
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07228936Recruiting
Pectoralis minor tightness and rotator cuff tears
This trial looks at whether tightness in a small chest muscle (pectoralis minor) is linked to rotator cuff tears. If you have a partial rotator cuff tear or a healthy shoulder, you might be able to join to help answer this question.
Ankara, CankayaAges 18–55 - NCT07632729Enrolling by invitation
Knowledge of Results Training for Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether giving you immediate feedback during shoulder exercises helps reduce rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder; this trial focuses on people with impingement, bursitis, tendon inflammation, or small tears.
Ankara, SıhhıyeAges 18–35 - NCT05266339Enrolling by invitation
Testing mirror training after rotator cuff repair
This trial looks at whether mirror-based arm exercises (“cross-education”) help recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery. It may help improve shoulder movement and function by training the other arm to support rehab.
Istanbul, BakırkoyAges 35–65 - NCT07448584Recruiting
Study of shoulder repair with Lok™ suture anchors
This trial tests how well Lok™ suture anchors work for repairing certain shoulder problems like rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, or partial tears. It is for people whose MRI confirms the injury and who haven't had prior shoulder surgery on that side.
Valence, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 18 years+ - NCT05300607Recruiting
Arabic rotator cuff shoulder questionnaire for tendon tears
This study tests an Arabic version of a shoulder questionnaire for people with rotator cuff problems. It may help doctors better understand symptoms and track how well treatment works using a tool written in your language.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT06960343Recruiting
Shoulder repair with fat tissue for better healing
This trial tests whether adding a small amount of your own fat tissue to standard shoulder surgery helps the torn tendons heal better and last longer. It is for people with a full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons that needs arthroscopic repair.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06553716Recruiting
Shoulder injection for frozen shoulder: a trial
This trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided injection of fluid and a steroid (triamcinolone acetonide) into the stiff shoulder joint can help improve range of motion and reduce pain in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–75 - NCT07516327Recruiting
Cold and Compression Therapy After Rotator Cuff Surgery
This study tests whether using cold therapy and compression after rotator cuff repair surgery helps reduce pain and swelling during recovery. You would receive this special treatment as part of your regular physical therapy at a specific Ochsner location.
Kenner, LouisianaAges 35 years+ - NCT07004218Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound follow-up after massive rotator cuff tear surgery
This trial uses ultrasound imaging to check how the shoulder heals over the first year after surgery for a large tear in the rotator cuff (the group of tendons that helps lift and rotate your arm). The goal is to better understand recovery and improve care for people with this injury.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06002009Recruiting
Rotator cuff tear study: nerve function and tear size
This study looks at how the size and type of a rotator cuff tear affects the nerve that controls shoulder movement. It may help doctors understand why some tears lead to more pain or weakness.
Stoke-on-TrentAges 18 years+ - NCT03711175Enrolling by invitation
Repairing a shoulder tendon after reverse shoulder replacement
This study looks at whether repairing a specific shoulder tendon (the subscapularis) improves outcomes after reverse shoulder replacement. You may be eligible if you’re getting a reverse shoulder implant because of severe arthritis and your tendon is strong enough to repair on MRI.
St Louis, MissouriAges 21 years+ - NCT06431191Enrolling by invitation
Anchor stitch or not in rotator cuff repair
This study tests whether adding a small 'anchor' stitch to the bone during a standard rotator cuff repair helps improve healing. It is for people with a moderate-sized tear who have not had prior shoulder surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 20–60 - NCT06741527Recruiting
Integrity Implant for rotator cuff repair study
This study is testing a new shoulder implant called the Integrity Implant System to see how well it works for people with rotator cuff tears. It may be a good fit if you need surgery to repair your torn tendon and meet the safety requirements.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07094178Recruiting
Steroid vs PRP shots for shoulder tendon pain
This trial compares two treatments for shoulder tendinopathy: a corticosteroid shot or a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection. It aims to find which one works better to relieve pain and improve function.
TunisAges 18 years+ - NCT05677152RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-bone-drug test to help shoulder tendon healing after surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an anti-osteoporosis medicine (zoledronic acid) can improve healing after surgery for a chronic rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. If you qualify, you would also follow a specific 4-week physical therapy plan using a shoulder support pad.
ViennaAges 50–70 - NCT07502209Recruiting
Two types of nerve treatment for chronic shoulder pain
This study compares two methods of treating chronic shoulder pain by using a needle to deliver a special type of electrical pulse to a nerve in the shoulder. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief for people with shoulder pain from a rotator cuff problem.
AnkaraAges 40–80 - NCT07587203Enrolling by invitation
Numbing medication for shoulder surgery and breathing
This trial compares two types of numbing medications (liposomal bupivacaine and standard bupivacaine) given as a nerve block for shoulder surgery. Researchers want to see which one works better for pain relief and causes fewer problems with your breathing afterward.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07481864Recruiting
Early mental exercise after shoulder tendon repair
This study tests if a gentle, early mental exercise program helps improve shoulder recovery after a specific type of rotator cuff repair. It might be a good fit if you had surgery on two front shoulder tendons and are otherwise healthy.
Istanbul, TurkeyAges 30–65 - NCT05067543Recruiting
Shoulder replacement study using a new humerus implant device
This study tests a specific device used for shoulder arthroplasty (shoulder replacement) in adults. You may be able to join if you need a shoulder replacement and meet safety checks around infection, bone quality, and allergies.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05329584Recruiting
Testing faster rehab after large rotator cuff surgery
This study tests whether an accelerated (faster) rehabilitation plan after surgery works as well as standard care for people with a large, multi-tendon rotator cuff tear. It may help you recover function sooner, depending on how your tear and health fit the study rules.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT05444465Recruiting
Implant test for severe partial rotator cuff shoulder tears
This study tests whether a specific implant (the REGENETEN bioinductive implant) helps heal severe partial-thickness rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. You might benefit if you have a high-grade tear that didn’t improve after months of physical therapy.
Rome, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05809622Recruiting
Arm and elbow exercises for a sore tennis elbow
This study compares two exercise programs to see which helps people with long-lasting pain on one elbow (tennis elbow). If you have symptoms for at least 3 months, the trial may help improve pain and function using supervised, elbow-focused training.
IstanbulAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rotator cuff disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 84 recruiting rotator cuff disease 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 disease 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 disease 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.
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