Clinical trials
Shoulder clinical trials
Below are recruiting shoulder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 331 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07608809Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training vs. Pilates for Shoulder Pain
This study compares two exercise approaches—one using special wraps to limit blood flow during exercise, and standard Pilates—to treat shoulder impingement syndrome (a common condition causing shoulder pain with overhead movements). The goal is to see which method works better at reducing pain and improving shoulder function.
RāshidAges 4 months–1.1 years - NCT06464770Recruiting
Improving infection prevention before shoulder surgery
This study compares different ways to clean the skin before shoulder surgery to prevent infection. It might help if you are going to have shoulder surgery and want safer, more effective infection prevention.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–89 - 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 - 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 - NCT07543484Recruiting
Tennis Serve Movement Study for Shoulder Pain
This research study examines how your shoulder muscles and joints move during a tennis serve, comparing players with shoulder pain to those without. The goal is to better understand shoulder injuries in tennis and help prevent or treat them.
TaipeiAges 18–40 - NCT07550543Recruiting
PEMF Therapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a treatment using magnetic pulses—can reduce chronic shoulder pain and improve how well your shoulder works. You would receive this therapy at a rehabilitation center over several weeks.
Constanța, TechirghiolAges 18–70 - NCT07542106Recruiting
Visual Biofeedback vs. Standard Therapy After Breast Cancer Surgery
This study compares a new visual biofeedback program (using real-time visual feedback to guide exercises) with standard physical therapy to help restore shoulder movement, strength, and function in women recovering from breast cancer surgery. The goal is to see which approach helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain more effectively.
Badajoz, BadajozAges 18 years+ - NCT07520721Recruiting
Shoulder Replacement Materials: Plastic vs Hybrid Implants
This trial compares two types of shoulder replacement implants for people with long-standing shoulder arthritis. It tests whether a hybrid design (combining different materials) works better than a traditional plastic design for pain relief and shoulder function.
Hoofddorp, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07510893Recruiting
Shoulder feedback study for healthy young adults
This trial tests whether extra feedback during shoulder exercises improves performance. It is for healthy volunteers aged 18-30 with no current injuries or health problems.
Ankara, SıhhıyeAges 18–30 - NCT07510737Recruiting
Cross training for frozen shoulder recovery
This study tests if adding cross-training exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder move better and feel less pain. Cross-training means using the opposite arm to help the affected shoulder improve.
MalatyaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07493226Recruiting
NSAIDs for Frozen Shoulder Pain Study
This study tests different types of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to see which works best for people with frozen shoulder. It may help you if you have ongoing shoulder pain and stiffness without other shoulder injuries.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18–75 - NCT06765278Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This trial compares three different types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The goal is to find which block works best for reducing pain and improving recovery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07486193Recruiting
Nunchaku exercise for frozen shoulder relief
This study tests whether practicing Nunchaku (a traditional martial arts tool) can help people with frozen shoulder, particularly those in the thawing stage. It aims to improve shoulder movement and reduce pain.
Hong KongAges 45 years+ - NCT07488039Recruiting
Labral repair for shoulder instability with minor bone loss
This trial tests a surgery to repair a torn shoulder socket rim (labrum) in people with recurrent shoulder dislocations and minor bone loss. It aims to restore shoulder stability and prevent future dislocations.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 16 years+ - NCT07474896Recruiting
Nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery in older adults
This study tests whether certain nerve-block techniques for shoulder surgery can reduce side effects while still controlling pain. It is for people 65 and older having planned shoulder surgery with regional anesthesia.
PoznanAges 65–100 - NCT07464639Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two ways to help shoulder pain with movement feedback
This study compares using ultrasound images (dynamic visual feedback) versus manual guidance to help activate shoulder blade muscles and improve space in the shoulder joint for people with shoulder pain when lifting their arm.
Long Beach, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT06795932Recruiting
Testing a new nerve stimulation device for frozen shoulder
This study tests if a non-invasive device that stimulates nerves can help treat frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). If you are an adult with frozen shoulder and are in generally good health, you may be able to join to see if this device works.
Saguenay, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07450781Enrolling by invitation
How saline temperature and local anesthetics affect shoulder pain after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether warming the saline used during surgery or adding a numbing medicine can reduce shoulder pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. It also checks how these affect inflammation markers in the blood.
AlexandriaAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07426965Recruiting
Ultrasound findings and pain in stroke patients with shoulder pain
This study uses ultrasound to look at the shoulder on the side affected by stroke and see how it relates to pain. It may help understand why shoulder pain happens after a stroke.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT07429669Recruiting
Comparing shoulder nerve blocks for pain and breathing
This study compares two different shoulder nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after shoulder surgery while also checking how they affect your breathing. If you are having a shoulder arthroscopy, you may be eligible to help find the safest and most effective pain control option.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07422714Recruiting
Wearable device system for frozen shoulder rehab
This trial tests a wearable device that guides you through exercises to help recover from frozen shoulder. It is designed for people in the 'frozen' phase of the condition.
BeijingAges 40–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shoulder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 331 recruiting 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 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 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.
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.