Needle treatment for shoulder tendon pain: single vs multi-filament
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two types of a needle-based treatment (percutaneous electrolysis) for shoulder tendon pain. It aims to see if a single-filament or multi-filament approach works better for people with chronic supraspinatus tendon issues.
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Who can take part
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 4 weeks.
- Your shoulder hurts when you raise your arm to the side.
- An ultrasound confirms you have a rotator cuff tendon problem.
- You are 18 or older and can understand and agree to the procedure.
- You are not pregnant and do not have serious heart, nerve, or blood 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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