Custom pillow study for better shoulder-area sleep
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a specially made pillow can help people with rotator cuff problems sleep better without surgery. You would use the pillow and answer questions about your sleep quality.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be over 18 years old
- Have been diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome and be treated without surgery
- Have a mailing address so the pillow can be sent to you
- Be able to speak English well enough to do study steps
- Be able to sleep on your side
- Not have pre-existing trouble sleeping (insomnia) or obstructive sleep apnea
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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