Shock wave therapy for partial rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a short course of high-frequency shock wave therapy (sound waves applied to the shoulder) can help heal partial rotator cuff tears and reduce pain. It's a non-invasive treatment option that may avoid surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 70 years old
- You have a partial tear in the rotator cuff (shoulder tendon) or a small full-thickness tear confirmed by MRI or ultrasound
- You've had shoulder pain for at least 3 months, with a pain score of 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale
- You haven't had an injection (like steroids or platelet-rich plasma) into the shoulder in the past 4 weeks
- You don't have other shoulder conditions like arthritis, frozen shoulder, or instability
- You don't have poorly controlled diabetes, thyroid problems, or a history of heavy smoking (20 pack-years or more)
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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