Surgery for shoulder pain after non-surgical treatment fails
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether arthroscopic subacromial decompression surgery helps people whose “impingement” shoulder pain hasn’t improved after supervised exercises and an injection. It may help if your symptoms match their specific non-responder pattern and you can complete rehab visits.
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Who can take part
- Your doctor has diagnosed shoulder impingement (SIS) using a specific exam with multiple positive shoulder tests
- You have a positive result from a “subacromial injection test” (numbing injection helped your pain)
- Your shoulder pain started gradually (insidious onset) and has lasted at least 6 months
- You have done at least 3 months of supervised shoulder exercises and had no meaningful improvement for at least 3 months
- Your orthopedic shoulder specialist believes you are a good candidate for surgery and you can attend rehab and follow-up appointments
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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