Early recovery program for shoulder surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests a program to help you recover faster after shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. It may reduce pain and improve your shoulder function sooner.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a torn rotator cuff (a group of muscles and tendons in your shoulder) that was caused by an injury or wear and tear.
- You and your doctor have already talked about having surgery for this tear.
- You do not have a broken bone in your upper arm or shoulder area.
- You do not have rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, or other shoulder problems like instability or frozen shoulder.
- You do not have a neurological disease or problems with thinking or speaking.
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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