Oral supplement vs. shoulder injection for rotator cuff pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares taking an oral supplement versus getting hyaluronic acid injections for ongoing shoulder pain due to a partial rotator cuff tear. It aims to see which treatment works better for improving movement and reducing pain without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You've had shoulder pain for at least 2 months that hasn't improved with pain relievers or physical therapy.
- An ultrasound or MRI shows a rotator cuff tear, but the tendon is not completely torn.
- Your shoulder doesn't move as freely as it should.
- Your shoulder pain was not caused by a recent injury or accident.
- You haven't had a cortisone, hyaluronic acid, or collagen injection in your shoulder in the last 6 months.
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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