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
- NCT06357143Recruiting
Early physical therapy after reverse shoulder replacement
This study tests whether starting physical therapy soon after reverse shoulder replacement surgery speeds recovery. It explores if early, hands-on treatment helps people regain strength and motion faster.
MálagaAges 18–90 - NCT06338488Recruiting
Dry needling for shoulder pain from muscle knots
This trial tests if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce shoulder pain caused by a condition called myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have a specific muscle knot in your shoulder blade area and significant pain.
Kütahya, TürkiyeAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT06229964Recruiting
Frozen shoulder treatment: injection and nerve block
This trial compares two treatments for frozen shoulder: a corticosteroid injection into the shoulder joint and a nerve block (injection near the shoulder nerve) to reduce pain and improve movement. It aims to find which approach works better for people with frozen shoulder.
BrusselsAges 18–99 - NCT06221514Recruiting
Core vs Shoulder Training for Better Tennis Serve Speed
This study compares two types of training—core strengthening versus shoulder strengthening—to see which one helps tennis players hit faster serves. If you're a young adult player with some experience and no recent injuries or intense strength training, you may be able to join.
GizaAges 18–25 - NCT06133933Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder replacement and pain medication study
This study looks at how your pain tolerance before a total shoulder replacement might relate to how much pain medication you need after surgery. The goal is to help doctors better manage pain medication after surgery.
Camden, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06143306RecruitingPhase 4
Adding a second numbing shot for shoulder replacement pain
This study tests whether adding an extra numbing shot (pectoserratus block) to the standard shoulder block reduces pain after total shoulder replacement. It may help you recover more comfortably and use fewer pain medicines.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - NCT06095050Recruiting
Embolization for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests a procedure called embolization to treat long-lasting shoulder pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections. The goal is to see if blocking certain blood vessels can reduce pain and improve function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21–80 - NCT02283996RecruitingPhase 4
Compare physical therapy for frozen shoulder
This study looks at how well physical therapy works for “frozen shoulder” and also compares the practical cost impact. It will randomly assign you to one of the study groups to see which approach helps most.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05358574Recruiting
Shoulder implant follow-up study after a salvage bipolar surgery
This study looks at how safe and well a specific shoulder implant (“bipolar system”) works after it’s used as a backup plan during surgery. You may join if you needed this implant because the usual reverse shoulder attachment couldn’t be done during the operation.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05821517RecruitingPhase 4
Breathing or virtual reality to treat shoulder dislocation pain
This trial compares two ways to help control pain after an anterior (front) shoulder dislocation: methoxyflurane breathing and a virtual reality headset, versus usual pain treatment. It may help some people by making pain control easier during treatment.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05789784Enrolling by invitation
Using a shoulder-mobility app after shoulder replacement
This trial tests whether the Zimmer Biomet mymobility smartphone app improves outcomes after a reverse total shoulder replacement. It may help by supporting follow-up exercises and tracking progress after surgery.
Palm Beach Gardens, FloridaAges 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+ - NCT05564494Recruiting
Surgery for repeat shoulder dislocations
This trial studies surgical treatment for people whose shoulder keeps dislocating forward (anteriorly). It may help by choosing a surgery plan for the amount of bone loss seen on scans, while excluding people with certain medical or instability patterns.
New York, New YorkAges 16–40 - NCT05500066Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder implant study for people needing shoulder replacement
This trial studies a specific shoulder replacement implant system. It may help people with damaged shoulder joints by testing how well the implant works and how it affects recovery and function.
Denver, ColoradoAges 18 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+ - NCT05328401Recruiting
Laser acupuncture for shoulder pain after stroke
This trial tests whether laser acupuncture can reduce shoulder pain in people recovering from a stroke. It compares outcomes while making sure participants are not using certain pain medicines or shoulder injections that could affect results.
Keelung, TaiwanAges 20 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT04629391Recruiting
Reverse vs standard shoulder replacement for arthritis
This study compares two types of shoulder replacement surgery for people with arthritis and an intact rotator cuff. The goal is to see which operation works better and is more reliable for your type of shoulder problem.
MeyrinAges 65–85
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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.