Testing different lengths of nerve treatment for shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two different lengths of a treatment called pulsed radiofrequency on a nerve in the shoulder to see which works better for people with shoulder impingement syndrome or tendon problems that have not improved with other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have shoulder pain caused by impingement syndrome or a tendon issue (supraspinatus tendinosis), confirmed by a doctor and an MRI.
- Your shoulder pain has lasted for 3 months or longer.
- Your pain score is 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale, even after trying other treatments like physical therapy or anti-inflammatory medication.
- You have not had shoulder surgery on the affected side.
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes, a history of stroke, cancer, or chronic pain from other conditions.
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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