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
- NCT04507412RecruitingPhase 4
IV steroid before shoulder surgery to reduce inflammation
This trial studies whether giving dexamethasone through a vein (an anti-inflammatory steroid) around the time of total shoulder replacement surgery improves outcomes. It may help lower inflammation and related discomfort, but you must meet specific health and medication safety criteria to join.
LuganoAges 58–85 - NCT04449146Recruiting
Ultrasound guide for shoulder position during standing test
This study uses ultrasound (a non-radiation imaging tool) to help check the best way to hold your shoulder blade while standing. It’s aimed at people having a reverse shoulder replacement on their own shoulder joint, to see if this positioning method can improve care or planning.
BrestAges 18–99 - NCT03804853Recruiting
Rehab program after reverse shoulder replacement surgery
This trial studies a rehabilitation plan after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (reverse shoulder replacement) to see if it improves recovery. If you are eligible, you may be guided through specific therapy and follow-up visits as part of the study.
Bloomington, MinnesotaAges 55 years+ - NCT03511586Recruiting
Shoulder replacement outcomes registry
This study collects information from people having shoulder replacement surgery with an Arthrex implant. It helps doctors learn how well these implants work over time.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–100 - NCT02913352Recruiting
Surgery comparison for repeat shoulder dislocation
This trial compares two surgical techniques to stop the shoulder from repeatedly dislocating when there is significant damage to the shoulder socket and “matching” damage to the ball. It may help you if past repair hasn’t worked and imaging shows you have a higher-risk pattern of instability.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16 years+ - NCT00527839Recruiting
Shoulder replacement patient registry at a single hospital
This is a non-interventional patient registry that follows people having total shoulder replacement. You help researchers by completing questionnaires, which may improve how shoulder replacement care is understood and planned.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT02257723Recruiting
Testing combined Korean herbal and therapy for hospitalized spine or joint pain
This trial studies whether a combined complementary treatment approach helps people who are hospitalized for spine or joint problems. It may help reduce the types of pain that come from those areas.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges Any age - NCT06025448Recruiting
Comparing two types of reverse shoulder replacement
This study compares two types of reverse shoulder replacements: one that uses a small piece of your own bone (BIO-RSA) and another that uses a special metal implant (MIO-RSA) to fill the socket. The goal is to see which one stays more stable in the bone after surgery.
OsloAges 45–80 - NCT07854288Recruiting
Shoulder exercises with or without massage for frozen shoulder
This study compares two types of physical therapy for frozen shoulder (a condition where the shoulder becomes stiff and painful). It looks at whether adding a specific massage technique to a standard joint exercise gives better results than the exercise alone.
LahoreAges 40–60 - NCT05898243Recruiting
Study of injuries after shoulder dislocation in adults over 40
This study follows people over age 40 who have their first traumatic “front” shoulder dislocation to learn what injuries happen and how they can be identified. It may help doctors better understand what to check for after this kind of injury.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 40 years+ - NCT05677152RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-bone-drug test to help shoulder tendon healing after surgery
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an anti-osteoporosis medicine (zoledronic acid) can improve healing after surgery for a chronic rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. If you qualify, you would also follow a specific 4-week physical therapy plan using a shoulder support pad.
ViennaAges 50–70 - NCT02966886Recruiting
Shoulder replacement techniques for advanced shoulder arthritis
This study compares different surgical techniques during shoulder replacement for people with advanced shoulder (glenohumeral) arthritis. It may help surgeons choose the approach that best restores function and reduces pain.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07850830Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab survey for arm and shoulder conditions
This study asks people using virtual reality for arm or shoulder rehabilitation to answer questions about how they feel about it. Your responses help improve VR rehab for conditions like shoulder pain or stroke recovery.
CairoAges 20–50 - 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+ - NCT06536582Recruiting
Nutrition’s role in PRGF treatment for shoulder tendon pain
This trial studies how diet affects the success of a special blood-based treatment (PRGF) for shoulder tendon pain. It may help you heal better from tendinopathy.
MilanAges 18–70 - NCT07791784Recruiting
Pain relief and shoulder exercises for shoulder pain
This study tests a program that combines pain management education with shoulder exercises to help people with long-lasting shoulder pain. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and improves daily function.
Ballerup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06133920Recruiting
How long to immobilize after shoulder replacement for broken upper arm
This study compares different durations of immobilization (keeping the arm still) after a reverse total shoulder replacement for a broken upper arm. It aims to find the best approach for recovery.
Camden, New JerseyAges 60 years+ - NCT05658289Recruiting
Latarjet vs shoulder bone surgery after front dislocation
This trial compares two types of surgery that rebuild the front (anterior) shoulder bone when there has been significant bone loss. It may help find which operation works better to keep your shoulder from dislocating again.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 16–40 - NCT07756307Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for calcium deposits in the shoulder
This trial tests whether a non-invasive treatment called shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon. It uses sound waves to break up the deposits, which may relieve pain and help you move better.
Taipei, TaipeiAges 20–70 - NCT07744542Enrolling by invitation
Physical therapy for shoulder arthritis pain
This study tests if a specific physical therapy program can help people with shoulder arthritis (wear-and-tear in the shoulder joint) feel better and move more easily without surgery. It may help you if you have this type of arthritis and have not tried physical therapy recently.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04238143Recruiting
Knee and other joint arthritis tissue therapy
This trial tests a regenerative therapy made from a patient’s own fat tissue (a “cellular” treatment) to reduce pain and improve function in arthritis-related problems. It may help people with inflammatory or degenerative arthritis changes, if they meet safety and tissue-donation requirements.
Valencia, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - 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 - NCT07723742Recruiting
Nutrition education before knee or shoulder surgery
This trial tests whether learning about nutrition before your knee or shoulder arthroscopy helps you recover better after surgery. You'll receive educational materials to help you eat well during your recovery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10 years+ - NCT07726407Recruiting
Surface-guided radiation for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a special camera system (SGRT) to help you stay still during head and neck radiation. It may make treatment more accurate and comfortable by using your own breathing to guide positioning.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75
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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.