Shock wave therapy for calcium deposits in the shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a non-invasive treatment called shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon. It uses sound waves to break up the deposits, which may relieve pain and help you move better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 70 years old.
- You have had shoulder pain for more than 3 months.
- An X-ray or ultrasound has shown a calcium deposit in your shoulder tendon larger than 5 mm.
- Your shoulder pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had surgery or a fracture in that shoulder, and you have not had a steroid injection there in the last 6 weeks.
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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