Clinical trials
Rotator Cuff Tears of the Shoulder clinical trials
Below are recruiting rotator cuff tears of the shoulder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 95 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07375277Recruiting
Biceps tendon transfer for large rotator cuff tears
This study tests a new surgical technique that uses your biceps tendon to help repair a large rotator cuff tear. It may be an option if you have not improved after at least 3 months of other treatments.
BalıkesirAges 18 years+ - NCT07348016Recruiting
Platelet-rich plasma and steroid injection for shoulder surgery
This trial tests if adding a combination of platelet-rich plasma (a concentrate from your own blood that may help healing) and a steroid (to reduce inflammation) during arthroscopic surgery improves recovery for people with a torn rotator cuff and a stiff, stuck shoulder.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–70 - NCT05450510Recruiting
Testing slow vs faster rehab for severe shoulder tears
This study compares two physical therapy rehab plans to see which helps people recover better after a severe, irreparable rotator cuff tear. It may help you find the pace of rehab that works best for your shoulder and daily function.
KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT07324343Recruiting
Education for shoulder pain: which patients benefit most?
This study tests whether patients with different types of shoulder pain respond better to learning about their condition through education alone. You will receive information and advice to help you manage your pain without injections or surgery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07239349Recruiting
Acne face wash to reduce shoulder surgery infection risk
This study tests whether using a special acne face wash before shoulder surgery can lower the risk of infection. If you have a rotator cuff tear and are scheduled for arthroscopic repair, you may be able to join.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07219654RecruitingPhase 2
Study of TPX-115 for partial rotator cuff tear
This study tests an experimental treatment called TPX-115 for people with a partial-thickness rotator cuff tear. It aims to see if the treatment can reduce pain and improve function compared to standard care.
La Mesa, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07208448Recruiting
Study on a new shoulder spacer for torn rotator cuff
This trial tests a new biodegradable spacer for the shoulder in people with a full-thickness rotator cuff tear. It may help relieve pain and improve shoulder function without the need for more invasive surgery.
AshdodAges 50 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 - NCT07154641Recruiting
Shoulder tendon transfer vs. reconstruction for large tears
This trial compares two surgeries to repair large rotator cuff tears (torn shoulder tendons). One moves a nearby tendon, the other uses a patch. It aims to find which works better for pain and mobility.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT06693479Recruiting
Using a feedback device to help manage shoulder pain at work
This study tests whether a feedback device can help people with work-related shoulder pain manage their symptoms. You may qualify if you have shoulder pain from rotator cuff issues, arthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis and work full-time.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06963983Recruiting
Virtual Reality Rehab for Shoulder Recovery
This study tests whether virtual reality rehabilitation helps people recover after shoulder surgery. It focuses on three shoulder conditions: instability, rotator cuff repair, and frozen shoulder.
Meyrin, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07076069RecruitingPhase 4
Rotator cuff repair pain study: fewer narcotics
This trial tests a mix of pain medicines (multimodal regimen) to see if it reduces the need for strong narcotics after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. If you have a torn rotator cuff that hasn't healed with other treatments and you are scheduled for surgery, you may be able to join.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07053566Enrolling by invitation
Back muscle strengthening for rotator cuff tendinopathy
This study tests whether strengthening a back muscle (latissimus dorsi) helps people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. You may be able to join if you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and meet certain medical criteria.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - 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 - 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 - NCT07001566Recruiting
Neck nerve issues and shoulder function after rotator cuff repair
This study looks at how neck-related nerve problems (cervical radiculopathy) affect shoulder function in people who have had rotator cuff repair surgery. It aims to understand if neck issues can slow recovery or make it harder to use your arm normally.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 41–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT06868108Enrolling by invitation
Rotator cuff repair with flexible anchors: study of healing
This study follows people who had rotator cuff repair using a special stitching system with anchors (FSSA). It checks how well the tendon heals by looking at MRI scans taken about a year after surgery.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18–70 - NCT06848023Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder replacement vs tendon repair in older adults
This study compares how well two different shoulder surgeries—reverse total shoulder replacement and rotator cuff repair—work for people 60 and older, at least one year after the operation. If you meet the age and surgery requirements, your results could help doctors decide which procedure is better for older adults.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 60–95
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rotator cuff tears of the shoulder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 95 recruiting rotator cuff tears of the shoulder 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 tears of the shoulder 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 tears of the shoulder 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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