Shock Wave Treatment for Rotator Cuff Tears
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests if shock wave therapy (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) helps people with rotator cuff tears who choose not to have surgery. The goal is to see if it improves shoulder function and pain during a structured rehab program.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a rotator cuff tear that you and your doctor have chosen to treat without surgery.
- You can do a cardiopulmonary exercise test (a test that looks at your heart and lungs while you exercise).
- You are able to follow a rehabilitation program and complete surveys.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your shoulder.
- Your rotator cuff tear is not too severe to be repaired with surgery (irreparable).
- You have not had a re-tear after a surgery called arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests if using shock waves after rotator cuff repair can help you recover better. It is for people who need surgery for a torn rotator cuff and can follow a rehabilitation program.
This study tests whether using a smartphone or tablet app to guide your shoulder exercises at home works as well as in-person therapy after rotator cuff repair surgery. The goal is to see if remote rehabilitation helps you regain shoulder strength and function safely.
This trial tests if high-frequency, short bursts of shock wave therapy can help heal partial rotator cuff tears (torn shoulder tendons) without surgery. It may be an option for people with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months.
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help treat frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis). It may reduce shoulder stiffness and pain, helping you move better.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—manual therapy (hands-on techniques) and radial shock wave therapy (sound wave pulses)—to see which works better for long-lasting shoulder pain. It may be a good fit if your pain is from a common cause called impingement syndrome.
This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection) helps people with frozen shoulder recover faster. If you have significant shoulder stiffness and pain, you might benefit from this extra treatment.
Hear when a new Rotator Cuff Tear trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.