Shoulder movement therapy for rotator cuff pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a hands-on therapy technique for shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendinopathy. It may help reduce pain and improve shoulder movement without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- Your pain is at least a 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have a rotator cuff problem confirmed by an ultrasound.
- You have not had shoulder surgery or a steroid injection in the last 6 months.
- You are not currently in physical therapy for your shoulder.
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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