Stopping steroids for rotator cuff shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether stopping steroid treatments can help people with long-lasting shoulder pain from rotator cuff problems. It aims to see if a gradual halt is better than continuing them, which might improve pain and movement.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain is mild when resting, but it gets worse when you push against resistance with your arm, like lifting or rotating your shoulder.
- You do not have other shoulder problems like a frozen shoulder, severe arthritis, or a recent fracture.
- You have not had surgery on that shoulder before.
- You have no neck pain that causes shoulder or arm symptoms.
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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