Clinical trials
Shoulder Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting shoulder pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 124 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07333417Recruiting
Rigid taping for acromioclavicular joint degeneration
This study tests whether a special rigid tape applied to the shoulder can reduce pain and improve function in people with acromioclavicular (AC) joint degeneration. The AC joint is where your collarbone meets the top of your shoulder blade, and this condition can cause pain and stiffness.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07289893Recruiting
Kettlebell training for shoulder pain in athletes
This trial tests whether kettlebell training can help people with long-lasting shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendon problems or small tears. You would do kettlebell exercises and see if your pain and strength improve.
AnkaraAges 18–35 - NCT06888791Recruiting
Hydro dissection for frozen shoulder: ultrasound vs X-ray guidance
This trial compares two ways to guide a fluid injection for frozen shoulder—one using ultrasound and one using X-ray. The goal is to see which technique works better to reduce pain and improve movement.
AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT06796309Recruiting
Testing a rural health app for seniors and shoulder pain
This study tests a digital tool (called TRAK) to improve healthcare quality and access in rural areas. It is for healthcare workers or patients who are seniors or have long-term shoulder pain.
MadridAges 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 - NCT07123532Recruiting
Shoulder blade movement study in physical therapists
This trial looks at how common a certain shoulder blade movement problem (scapular dyskinesis) is among physical therapists. It will help researchers understand why some therapists might have shoulder issues and how to prevent them.
CairoAges 27–40 - 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 - NCT06754657RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing pain blocks for rotator cuff surgery recovery
This trial tests two ways of numbing the shoulder during rotator cuff surgery to see which leads to better recovery after outpatient surgery. It compares a single injection with a continuous pump that delivers numbing medicine for a longer time.
SantiagoAges 18–75 - NCT06718413RecruitingPhase 2
Study on shoulder pain after stroke
This study tests a treatment for shoulder stiffness and pain caused by muscle tightness after a stroke. It focuses on people who still have some limited shoulder movement and may help improve range of motion and comfort.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05978362Recruiting
Capsular repair value in Latarjet shoulder surgery
This trial compares two surgical methods for treating shoulder instability. It tests whether repairing the capsule (the tissue around the shoulder joint) provides extra benefit over the standard Latarjet procedure alone.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06504277Recruiting
Lower gas pressure during surgery for shoulder pain reduction
This study compares two different gas pressures used during laparoscopic surgery to see if lower pressure reduces shoulder pain afterward. It may help if you're having surgery to remove an ovary, fallopian tube, or ovarian cyst.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07834151Recruiting
Kinetic chain training plus standard exercises for shoulder pain
This study tests whether adding kinetic chain training (exercises that involve the whole body, like the legs and core) to standard shoulder exercises helps reduce shoulder pain and improve movement in people with subacromial pain syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–60 - NCT06469177Enrolling by invitation
Pain management app study for joint replacement recovery
This study tests a smartphone tool to help manage pain after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement. It aims to see if using the tool improves your recovery compared to standard care.
Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07236658Recruiting
Using AI to detect arm problems after breast cancer surgery
This trial uses artificial intelligence (a computer program) to help predict arm and shoulder problems that can happen after breast cancer surgery. It aims to find these issues early so they can be treated better.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07553611Recruiting
Regional anesthesia and shoulder surgery recovery outcomes
This study compares different numbing techniques used during shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive shoulder surgery) to see which one helps patients recover better, use less pain medication, and experience fewer complications like temporary paralysis of the breathing muscle under the rib cage.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–65 - NCT07576829Recruiting
Wrist and shoulder exercises for tennis elbow pain
This study tests whether specific wrist and shoulder exercises can reduce pain and improve grip strength in people with tennis elbow (pain on the outside of the elbow). You'd do resistance exercises and stabilization work to see if they help you regain function.
SādiqābādAges 30–50 - NCT07321366Recruiting
Cold therapy for muscle stiffness in cerebral palsy
This study tests a cold treatment called cryoneurolysis to reduce painful muscle tightness in the shoulder or elbow for people with cerebral palsy. It is for those who have tried other treatments like injections or medications and found they didn't work well or weren't an option.
Lyon, RhôneAges 12 years+ - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT07739303Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before shoulder surgery to see which one provides better pain relief while keeping your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) working well.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT02844738RecruitingPhase 2
Cell therapy for shoulder osteoarthritis pain and inflammation
This trial tests a treatment using your own (autologous) regenerative cells to reduce pain and inflammation from shoulder osteoarthritis. It may help people with long-lasting shoulder pain, but you must meet several health and medication timing requirements.
Grove City, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT07125833Recruiting
Cold therapy for shoulder replacement pain
This trial tests if freezing a nerve near the shoulder before surgery can reduce pain after a reverse total shoulder replacement. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Rockwall, TexasAges 30–85 - NCT07629141Recruiting
Muscle Position and Dry Needling for Neck Pain
This study tests whether the position of your neck muscle affects how well dry needling (inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots) relieves chronic neck pain. Dry needling may help reduce pain by relaxing tense muscles.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–80 - NCT07831096Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after outpatient shoulder surgery. Participants will receive one of the two blocks, and the study will track their pain and recovery.
Varese, ItalyAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shoulder pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 124 recruiting shoulder pain 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 shoulder pain 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 shoulder pain 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.