Steroid plus hyaluronic acid for shoulder bursitis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a steroid (a strong anti-inflammatory) to a hyaluronic acid (a joint lubricant) injection works better than the lubricant alone for shoulder bursitis. It might reduce pain and improve movement more quickly.
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Who can take part
- You have pain in one shoulder that started within the last 3 months.
- The pain happens when you move your shoulder, like raising or rotating your arm.
- You have not had any shoulder injections (like cortisone, gel, or platelet-rich plasma) in the past 3 months.
- You are willing to get an injection and come back for check-ups at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months.
- You agree to avoid anti-inflammatory painkillers as much as possible; if needed, you can use the provided acetaminophen.
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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