Clinical trials
Shoulder clinical trials
Below are recruiting shoulder clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 349 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07145957Recruiting
Pre-surgery exercise program for better shoulder rotation after replacement
This study tests if a special exercise program before shoulder replacement surgery improves how well you can rotate your arm inward after the operation. Participants do exercises for 6 weeks before surgery and are followed for 2 years.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 40–80 - NCT07746323Recruiting
Shoulder positioning for less pain after lung surgery
This study tests whether a special arm position during lung surgery can reduce shoulder pain afterward. It may help you recover more comfortably.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07696923Recruiting
Treating frozen shoulder with microembolization or steroid injection
This trial compares two treatments for frozen shoulder: a new procedure that blocks tiny blood vessels (TAME) and a steroid injection. You must have had shoulder pain for at least a month and be willing to do physical therapy.
TaipeiAges 18–80 - NCT07667556Recruiting
Frozen shoulder treatment: gentle movement, pain education, and core exercises
This study tests whether a combination of gentle joint movement techniques, pain education, and core-strengthening exercises can help people with frozen shoulder move better and feel less pain. It may be a good fit if you have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder and are looking for a drug-free treatment option.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07724691Recruiting
Comparing two shoulder therapies for frozen shoulder
This study compares two types of gentle shoulder movements (mobilizations) to treat frozen shoulder. The goal is to reduce pain and help you move your arm more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–50 - NCT04468178Recruiting
Testing a new shoulder implant and checking its position over time
This study looks at how well a specific shoulder replacement implant works for people with worn-out (arthritic) shoulder joints. It also checks how well the implant stays in the right position as you heal after surgery.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18–80 - NCT04529798Recruiting
Testing outcomes after reverse shoulder replacement with a SMR implant
This study looks at how well a type of shoulder replacement (reverse shoulder arthroplasty) works for people with shoulder arthritis. It may help improve understanding of expected results and safety with a specific stemless implant called SMR.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05214547Recruiting
Focal vibration therapy for frozen shoulder pain and motion
This trial studies whether a vibration device applied to the shoulder can reduce pain and improve range of motion in people with frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis). If you fit the specific shoulder and symptom pattern, it may be an option to consider alongside standard care.
BitlisAges 18 years+ - NCT05292339RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac shot for painful hand and arm tendon/joint problems
This trial studies whether a ketorolac injection can safely reduce pain and symptoms from certain shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist tendon or joint conditions. It may help people who haven’t had surgery for the problem yet.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05344898Recruiting
Reverse shoulder replacement study
This trial looks at people getting a reverse shoulder replacement, including some revision surgeries (operations done again). It may help doctors better plan care for different shoulder problems by studying surgical eligibility and outcomes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–95 - NCT05384093Recruiting
ERMI Shoulder Flexionater outcomes for stiff, painful shoulders
This trial studies how well the ERMI Shoulder Flexionater helps improve shoulder motion and pain. It includes people with frozen shoulder, people who are still stiff after shoulder surgery, and people needing a repeat procedure to treat stiffness.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05408065Recruiting
Compare pain relief from two shoulder injections for arthritis
This study compares how well two different shoulder injections reduce pain from moderate-to-severe shoulder osteoarthritis. You would receive injections in only one shoulder and answer questionnaires about pain and function.
Montreal, QuebecAges 20 years+ - NCT05487677Recruiting
Add-on repair technique for shoulder replacement
This study looks at an extra repair step (augmentation) done during total shoulder arthroplasty, which is a full shoulder replacement. It may help improve how the repaired shoulder works after surgery.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05603728Recruiting
Follow-up study for Exactech shoulder implants after surgery
This study follows people who get (or already had) a shoulder replacement to see how the implant is doing over time. It may help improve future care by tracking long-term performance and safety.
Laguna Woods, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT05674604Recruiting
Cryoneurolysis to reduce knee and shoulder pain in hospital
This trial tests whether a procedure called cryoneurolysis can reduce pain in people recovering from certain recent brain or nerve injuries (like stroke or traumatic brain injury). It may be helpful if you have either hemiplegic shoulder pain or knee pain from osteoarthritis while you’re in inpatient rehab.
Victoria, British ColumbiaAges 18–80 - NCT05700682Recruiting
MRI-guided artery blockage procedure for long-term joint pain
This study tests whether an MRI scan that looks at blood flow can help target a joint embolization procedure to reduce chronic shoulder, hip, or knee pain. It first uses MRI to find signs of increased blood flow, then may use the findings to guide treatment if you qualify.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–80 - NCT05715021Recruiting
First-Time Shoulder Dislocation Care Study
This study looks at treatment options for people who have had a first shoulder dislocation in the last 3 months. It may help find the best way to keep the shoulder from dislocating again and improve recovery.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 14–40 - NCT05868330RecruitingPhase 4
Compare two nerve-block methods for shoulder replacement
This trial compares two different ways of giving numbing medicine around the shoulder nerve before reverse shoulder replacement surgery. It may help find which method works better for pain control and comfort after surgery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–90 - NCT05913609Recruiting
Yaari Extractor safety test for difficult shoulder delivery
This trial studies whether the Yaari Extractor device is safe and effective when a baby’s shoulder gets stuck during vaginal birth. It may help doctors deliver the baby using additional steps when standard moves are not enough.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05917262Recruiting
Mindfulness breathing vs heart-rate training after shoulder surgery pain
This trial compares two non-drug techniques—mindful breathing and heart-rate (HR) biofeedback—to see which helps reduce pain after shoulder surgery. You may be able to join if you have ongoing shoulder pain after surgery and haven’t been using these practices very often.
TaoyuanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shoulder?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 349 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.