Nerve-blocking treatment for long-lasting shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests different lengths of a nerve-blocking treatment called pulsed radiofrequency for shoulder pain. The treatment targets the suprascapular nerve to reduce pain, and the study aims to find the best duration for relief in people with shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tendon problems.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 80 years old.
- Your shoulder pain must be due to impingement syndrome or supraspinatus tendinosis, confirmed by a doctor using an MRI.
- Your pain must have lasted for at least 3 months.
- Your pain must still be moderate to severe (a score of 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale) despite trying other treatments.
- You cannot have had surgery on that shoulder, have chronic pain from other causes, or have certain health conditions like cancer, stroke, or uncontrolled diabetes.
Quick eligibility check
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