Two types of nerve treatment for chronic shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two methods of treating chronic shoulder pain by using a needle to deliver a special type of electrical pulse to a nerve in the shoulder. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief for people with shoulder pain from a rotator cuff problem.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old
- You have had shoulder pain for more than 3 months
- A doctor has said your pain is from a rotator cuff problem
- You have had a numbing injection to test if your pain decreases by at least half
- You are willing and able to follow the study plan
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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