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
- 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+ - NCT07668648Recruiting
Two nerve blocks for shoulder surgery pain relief
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. One block is placed near the neck (interscalene) and the other is placed further away (serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block). The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07624136Recruiting
Kinesio Taping for Shoulder Flexibility and Range of Motion
This study tests whether a special athletic tape (Kinesio tape) applied to your lower back and shoulder area can improve flexibility and reduce shoulder pain in people with chronic shoulder impingement syndrome—a condition where shoulder structures get pinched, causing long-term pain and stiffness.
Ankara, AltindagAges 20–40 - 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 - NCT07659054Recruiting
Shoulder brace study for clavicle fractures or rotator cuff tears
This study tests how wearing a shoulder brace affects joint movement and coordination in people with clavicle fractures or severe rotator cuff tears, compared to healthy volunteers. It may help understand the best ways to immobilize the shoulder after injury.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–65 - NCT07632729Enrolling by invitation
Knowledge of Results Training for Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether giving you immediate feedback during shoulder exercises helps reduce rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder; this trial focuses on people with impingement, bursitis, tendon inflammation, or small tears.
Ankara, SıhhıyeAges 18–35 - 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 - 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 - NCT07280195Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing pain relief after shoulder replacement
This study compares two ways to manage pain after shoulder replacement surgery: a long-acting numbing medicine (ZYNRELEF) versus a temporary nerve block catheter. It aims to see which provides better pain control and recovery.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06326177Enrolling by invitation
Spine, shoulder, and core study for competitive swimmers
This study looks at how the spine, shoulders, and core muscles work together in swimmers. It may help understand how to prevent injuries and improve performance.
Istanbul, KadıköyAges 12–24 - NCT06201468Enrolling by invitation
Physical therapy for frozen shoulder
This study compares two types of physical therapy exercises for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). The goal is to see which approach works better to improve movement and daily activities.
CairoAges 40–60 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07559006Recruiting
Shoulder Pain After Stroke and Its Effects on Arm Function
This study looks at how shoulder pain affects arm movement, balance, and daily activities in people who've had a stroke. Researchers want to understand the connection between shoulder pain and physical recovery after stroke.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18–80 - NCT07587931Recruiting
Concentric vs Eccentric Exercise for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears
This study compares two types of shoulder exercises—one where you shorten the muscle and one where you lengthen it—to see which works better for partial tears of your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder). The goal is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Elâzığ, MErkezAges 18–65 - 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 - 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
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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.