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41 Shoulder Pain Trials Near You
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Cincinnati, Ohio
This trial is testing a procedure where pain medication is injected near neck nerves to manage pain after shoulder surgery. It targets healthy adolescents having shoulder reconstruction. The treatment works by numbing the nerves to block pain signals, helping reduce the need for other painkillers and speeding up recovery. This method has been found to be the most effective way to control pain after shoulder surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Age:10 - 21
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
79 Participants Needed
A prospective, randomized, controlled single-center clinical Study designed to evaluate Physician Preference related to the use of the SurgiQuest AirSeal® Insufflation System (AIS) at low vs. higher pressures for the Management of pneumoperitoneum. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 treatment device to control ratio into one of two (2) different study arms:
1. AIS with an insufflation pressure target of 9mmHg ±1mmHg; or
2. AIS with an insufflation pressure target of 15mmHg ±1mmHg.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Not Yet Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:< 21
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Immunodeficiency, Diabetes, Bleeding Disorders, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Systemic Steroids
102 Participants Needed
Myofascial Massage for Post-Mastectomy Pain and Immobility
Cleveland, Ohio
About 25-50% of women who undergo breast cancer surgery develop persistent chest wall pain and shoulder mobility limitations following surgery. The pain and mobility limitations adversely affect quality of life, sleep, and body image. Unfortunately, current treatments for pain and mobility limitations have variable efficacy. Based on a review of relevant pre-, intra-, and post-operative factors, investigators reasoned that myofascial massage may address contributors to pain and mobility limitations following breast cancer surgery. Investigators propose a randomized controlled trial looking at myofascial massage compared to a light touch group to look at the effects on pain and immobility following breast cancer surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Sex:Female
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
132 Participants Needed
CTM Boost or PRP for Shoulder Pain
Wexford, Pennsylvania
The purpose of this research study is to determine if the effectiveness of a single injection of CTM Boost in the treatment of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT) is as effective as a single injection of platelet rich plasma (PRP) in reducing the symptoms of RCT.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Adhesive Capsulitis, Joint Instability, Others
92 Participants Needed
Opioid-Free Pain Protocol for Shoulder Surgery
Detroit, Michigan
This randomized, single blinded, clinical trial aims to investigate the efficacy of a multimodal pain control regimen for shoulder arthroplasty. Patients who receive a multimodal pain control regimen alone (study group) will be compared to patients who receive a multimodal pain control regimen plus a standard prescription of an opioid containing medication (comparison group). The primary outcome is average daily Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain score in the first 10 days after surgery. We hypothesize that there will be no significant difference in the primary outcome between the two groups.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Alcohol Abuse, Pregnancy, Renal Impairment, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Blood Thinners, Narcotics
80 Participants Needed
Shoulder Arthroplasty for Shoulder Conditions
Royal Oak, Michigan
The objectives of this study are to confirm the safety, performance, and clinical benefits of Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Arthroplasty Systems and its instrumentation in primary or revision shoulder arthroplasty. These objectives will be assessed using standard scoring systems, radiographic evidence, and adverse event records. Safety of the system will be assessed by monitoring the frequency an incidence of adverse events.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:20+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Neuromuscular Disease, Others
584 Participants Needed
Onlay vs Inlay Techniques for Shoulder Replacement
Royal Oak, Michigan
The goal of this study is to compare the effect of different ways to place the component that goes at the top of the humerus (upper arm) in reverse total shoulder replacement. Some surgeons place the humeral tray component sitting on the bone while others place it in the bone. Changing the way that the humeral component is placed may change how much the arm can raise up or turn out/in after surgery for some patients. This study compares patients with inlay humeral component (tray sits in the upper arm bone) versus onlay humeral component (tray sits on top of the upper arm bone) to see if there are differences in range of motion or function after surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Rheumatoid Arthritis, Infection, Acute Trauma, Others
154 Participants Needed
Improving Patient Outcomes for Shoulder Pain
Chicago, Illinois
Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are widely used by clinical providers as important tools to help inform their clinical and research practice, and to improve quality of care for patients. In this study, the investigators aim to investigate ways by which patient PRO completion rates may be improved.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Minors, Over 80, Non-English Speakers, Others
400 Participants Needed
Opioid Reduced Regimen for Postoperative Pain
Chicago, Illinois
This study will be a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT), investigating the influence of the number of opioid pills prescribed following primary hip arthroscopy. All patients who sign the consent form will be enrolled in the suited and randomized to one of the two treatment arms. The intervention group will receive 5 Norco pills, gabapentin (30 mg, once daily for 10 days following surgery), and Tylenol (1000 mg, three times daily for 10 days following surgery) while the control will receive the standard at our practice of 30 Norco pills.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Substance Use, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids
170 Participants Needed
Tendon Lengthening for Shoulder Arthritis
Maywood, Illinois
Some patients may experience persistent pain in the front of their shoulder after reverse shoulder replacement. One of the possible reasons for this is that the surgery causes a change in the alignment of the shoulder joint, which may cause increased tension and compression on one of the biceps tendon called the conjoint tendon. The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether conjoint tendon lengthening, a surgical procedure that involves cutting and lengthening the conjoint tendon in order to reduce tension and compression, is able to prevent or reduce the risk of anterior shoulder pain at one year after surgery.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Prior Coracoid Transfer, Revision Surgery, Pregnancy, Others
110 Participants Needed
Enhanced Nerve Block for Postoperative Pain
Maywood, Illinois
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if there is a difference in morphine requirements in patients after upper extremity surgeries including shoulder arthroscopy. The main question it aims to answer is whether there is a difference between Interscalene brachial plexus blocks with the addition of buprenorphine, dexamethasone, and clonidine and the same block without the adjuvant.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Severe COPD, Dementia, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids
120 Participants Needed
Radiofrequency Neurotomy for Facetogenic Headache
Toronto, Ontario
This trial compares two treatments, PRF and CRF, which use electrical currents to reduce chronic neck pain by numbing the nerves. It targets patients with conditions like cervicogenic headache or occipital neuralgia who may not respond well to other treatments. Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) was introduced as a non-destructive alternative to continuous radiofrequency (CRF) energy for treating chronic pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Coagulation Issues, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants
88 Participants Needed
PRP vs Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Bethesda, Maryland
This trial investigates LP-PRP injections for young active duty and civilian patients with shoulder osteoarthritis. The treatment uses concentrated platelets from the patient's own blood to promote healing and reduce inflammation, aiming to improve pain and function without surgery. This method has shown potential in treating various inflammatory and degenerative conditions by modulating the inflammatory environment and promoting tissue repair.
No Placebo Group
Pivotal Trial (Near Approval)
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
50 Participants Needed
Oral Steroids for Osteoarthritis Pain
York, Pennsylvania
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the analgesic effects (relief of pain) of glucocorticoids (steroids) and pain medication versus pain medication alone in adult patients presenting to the emergency department with joint pain due to osteoarthritis. Steroids are drugs that can reduce inflammation and are used commonly for many different medical conditions.
In brief, the central aims of the study are to:
1. Assess the efficacy of adding oral glucocorticoid medications to the standard pain medications used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis.
2. Assess the safety and tolerability of oral glucocorticoid medication for the short-term treatment of osteoarthritis pain.
We hypothesize that: 1) The addition of glucocorticoids to standard pain medications will improve reported pain scores at 3 days following the initiation of treatment compared to standard pain medications alone and 2) The use of glucocorticoids will be well tolerated.
Participants in the study will be randomized (like flipping a coin) into one of three groups:
1. Study Group 1 (Control) receiving placebo pills (no active ingredient) once a day for 5 days, plus ibuprofen (pain medication) for 5 days.
2. Study Group 2 (Intervention A) who will receive prednisone (steroid) once a day for 5 days, plus ibuprofen (pain medication) for 5 days.
3. Study Group 3 (Intervention B) who will receive one dose of dexamethasone (steroid) followed by placebo pills (no active ingredient) once a day for 4 days, plus ibuprofen (pain medication) for 5 days.
In all groups, acetaminophen (a different pain medication) can be taken as needed for pain that is not controlled with ibuprofen.
Participants will:
* Receive follow up phone calls at 1, 3, 7 and 14 days.
* Report pain scores related to joint pain.
* Report the number of pills taken of the various medications used in the study.
* Report any adverse events incurred during the follow up period.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Coronary Artery Disease, Kidney Disease, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, Opioids, Others
192 Participants Needed
Hyaluronidase for Stroke-Related Shoulder Pain
Baltimore, Maryland
Shoulder pain is extremely common after stroke and occurs in 30-70% of patients. The pain may begin as early as one week after stroke, although peak onset and severity occurs around four months, and persists into the chronic stage. Chronic post stroke shoulder pain (PSSP) interferes with motor recovery, decreases quality of life, and contributes to depression. PSSP is thought to be caused mainly by damage to the myofascial tissues around the shoulder joint. Interestingly, an MRI study in patients with PSSP showed that the degree of structural damage to the muscles did not correlate with the degree of pain. Thus, the pathophysiology of myofascial dysfunction and pain in PSSP has not been elucidated leading to missed opportunities for early diagnosis and variable success with pain management.
The accumulation of hyaluronic acid (HA) in muscle and its fascia can cause myofascial dysfunction. HA is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) consisting of long-chain polymers of disaccharide units of glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine and is a chief constituent of the extracellular matrix of muscle. In physiologic quantities, HA functions as a lubricant and a viscoelastic shock absorber, enabling force transmission during contraction and stretch. Reduced joint mobility and spasticity result in focal accumulation and alteration of HA in muscle. This can lead to the development of stiff areas and taut bands, dysfunctional gliding of deep fascia and muscle layers, reduced range of motion (ROM), and pain. However, the association of muscle HA accumulation with PSSP has not been established.
The investigators have quantified the concentration of HA in muscle using T1rho (T1ρ) MRI and found that T1ρ relaxation time is increased in post stroke shoulder pain and stiffness. Furthermore, dynamic US imaging using shear strain mapping can quantify dysfunctional gliding of muscle that may generate pain during ROM. Myofascial dysfunction can result in non-painful reduction in ROM (latent PSSP), which may become painful due to episodic overuse injury producing greater shear dysfunction (active PSSP). Hence, shear strain mapping may differentiate between latent versus active PSSP. Thus, quantitative Motor Recovery (MR) and US imaging may serve as useful biomarkers to elucidate the pathophysiology of myofascial dysfunction.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Phase 2
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Parkinson's, ALS, MS, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Botulinum Toxin, Baclofen, Phenol
68 Participants Needed
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment for Shoulder Pain
Middleton, Wisconsin
This study assesses the feasibility and safety of performing osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) for hemiplegic shoulder pain in stroke patients. This study's participants will be adults with a first-time stroke diagnosis in the past 5 years and shoulder pain on the same side affected by stroke. Eligible participants will be placed on study for approximately 6 weeks and given either OMT or a sham treatment each week.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Infection, Fracture, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Malignancy, Others
10 Participants Needed
Non-Narcotics vs Narcotics for Shoulder Surgery Postoperative Pain
Camden, New Jersey
The purpose of this study is to determine if patients age 15 to 30 years old being treated for shoulder labrum repair and SLAP lesions have significant differences in pain levels postoperatively when treated with a combination therapy of ibuprofen, and acetaminophen compared to oxycodone. Participants will be randomly placed into either the control arm and receive scripts for non-narcotic medications (Tylenol and Ibuprofen) and opioids, or the experimental arm of the study. receiving only a prescription for the non-narcotic medications. Every patient will receive a preoperative Exparel nerve block as is the standard of care for this procedure. Both groups will fill out a pain journal for 14 days following surgery and complete a pill count at the first postoperative visit to validate the amount of pain medication documented in the pain journal.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Phase 4
Age:15 - 25
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Age Under 14, Age Over 25, Nonoperative Labrum Tear, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids
60 Participants Needed
Comparison of post-operative pain after total shoulder surgery. The Principle Investigator will be comparing Exparel single shot block to Interscalene catheter
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pulmonary Disease, Kidney Failure, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Opioids
56 Participants Needed
Sleeper Stretch for Shoulder Pain
Onalaska, Wisconsin
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of the sleeper stretch in improving shoulder range of motion, strength and upper body performance in CrossFit athletes.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 55
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Labral Lesions, Rotator Cuff Tears, Others
26 Participants Needed
Spencer's Technique for Shoulder Function
Auburn, Alabama
The purpose of this study is to see the impact of a modified Spencer's technique on tissue stiffness, mobility, and blood flow of the shoulder joint. Spencer's technique is a well-known osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) that is common for treating adhesive capsulitis and is believed to help blood flow. There are studies that look at the clinical effects of the technique and/or compare it to other techniques; however, measuring the extent to which Spencer's technique, or this modified technique, improves tissue stiffness and blood flow has never been written in the literature. This study will serve as a proof of concept that this technique improves tissue stiffness, blood flow, and mobility of the shoulder join as well as the nearby areas. Using ultrasound, the investigators will measure tissue stiffness and blood flow and will analyze the mobility of the shoulder joint using a Vicon motion capture system.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 50
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Shoulder Surgery, Shoulder Pain, Cervical Radiculopathy, Connective Tissue Disorders, Diabetes, Others
20 Participants Needed
Why Other Patients Applied
"I've been struggling with ADHD and anxiety since I was 9 years old. I'm currently 30. I really don't like how numb the medications make me feel. And especially now, that I've lost my grandma and my aunt 8 days apart, my anxiety has been even worse. So I'm trying to find something new."
FF
ADHD PatientAge: 31
"My orthopedist recommended a half replacement of my right knee. I have had both hips replaced. Currently have arthritis in knee, shoulder, and thumb. I want to avoid surgery, and I'm open-minded about trying a trial before using surgery as a last resort."
HZ
Arthritis PatientAge: 78
"I've tried several different SSRIs over the past 23 years with no luck. Some of these new treatments seem interesting... haven't tried anything like them before. I really hope that one could work."
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Depression PatientAge: 51
"As a healthy volunteer, I like to participate in as many trials as I'm able to. It's a good way to help research and earn money."
IZ
Healthy Volunteer PatientAge: 38
"I changed my diet in 2020 and I’ve lost 95 pounds from my highest weight (283). I am 5’3”, female, and now 188. I still have a 33 BMI. I've been doing research on alternative approaches to continue my progress, which brought me here to consider clinical trials."
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Obesity PatientAge: 58
Arthroscopic shoulder surgery is increasingly performed in an outpatient setting and post-operative pain management is often a real challenge as those surgeries are well recognized for their high level of pain which often affects physical rehabilitation. The interscalene block is a largely used anesthetic technique to perform these surgeries whilst avoiding general anesthesia (GA) and to provide postoperative analgesia. However, the painful period often exceeds the duration of a single shot block, thus affecting patient recovery. Some specialized centers use a continuous catheter and elastomeric pump in order to prolong the duration of analgesia. However, several logistical, professional and financial constraints limit the use of these catheters and pumps in a great number of outpatient centers. On the other hand, perineural dexmedetomidine is increasingly used as an adjuvant to improve block onset, analgesia duration and patient satisfaction.
The use of adjuvants such as perineural dexmedetomidine added to a single shot interscalene block appears to be an interesting option to prolong postoperative analgesia without the limitations imposed by a continuous catheter and elastomeric pumps in arthroscopic shoulder surgeries.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Pregnancy, Allergy To Anesthetics, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids
96 Participants Needed
Embolization for Rotator Cuff Injury
Boston, Massachusetts
This is a randomized controlled trial in which patients with moderate to severe shoulder pain (Visual Analog Scale (VAS) \> 40), in the setting of rotator cuff tendinopathy refractory to conservative treatment, will be enrolled.
The primary aim of the study is to estimate the effect of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) with physical therapy (PT) vs PT alone on the change in shoulder pain at 12-month follow up. Scientific objectives also include an assessment of safety of the intervention, assessment of changes in Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Upper Extremity score, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) scores, MRI Tendinopathy Score between the TAE + PT and PT groups.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:21 - 80
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Peripheral Arterial Disease, Anaphylaxis To Contrast, Renal Dysfunction, Pregnancy, Prior Shoulder Surgery, Others
41 Participants Needed
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Shoulder Pain
Gainesville, Florida
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if blood flow restriction training is safe and feasible in patients with subacromial pain. The main questions the investigators aim to answer are:
* What problems do participants with shoulder pain encounter when training with blood flow restriction?
* Is it feasible to apply blood flow restriction training as part of a physical therapy intervention?
* What are some preliminary effects of blood flow restriction training on the recovery of shoulder function and strength?
The investigators will compare active blood flow restriction training to sham (an inactive procedure designed to mimic the active training as closely as possible).
Participants will:
* Visit the clinic for physical therapy visits and exercise with blood flow restriction training for up to 8 weeks
* Visit the clinic for tests before starting the treatment, during the treatment (4 weeks), and after the end of the treatment (8 and 26 weeks).
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 50
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Shoulder Surgery, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets
36 Participants Needed
Models of Care for Musculoskeletal Disorders
Quebec City, Quebec
As musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs) reach epidemic proportions in Canada, access to the public health system for those who suffer from them is increasingly difficult. One of the main barriers is the delays to see a publicly funded health professional. New models of care must therefore be developed to ensure better access. We have previously shown that not all patients with a MSKD need to be closely followed by a health professional as for a large proportion of patients simply educating them is enough to resolve their MSKD. A stepped care model where education would be given first before deciding if patients need a more extensive follow-up should be explored. This project will compare the effectiveness of a Stepped Care Model to that of the two most widely used models of care: Usual Medical Care and Usual Rehabilitation Care. We think that a Stepped Care Model will be as effective to reduce functional limitations, but will lead to lower healthcare costs.
Adults (n=369) with a MSKD will be randomly assigned to one of the intervention groups: Stepped Care, Usual Medical Care (physician-led intervention: e.g., advice/education, pharmacological pain management), or Usual Rehabilitation Care (physiotherapist-led intervention: e.g., advice/education, exercises). Participants in the Stepped Care Group will take part in two education sessions during the first 6 weeks. After 6 weeks, those who still have clinically important symptoms will receive follow-up rehabilitation interventions, while those who don't will be considered recovered and will have no further intervention. Primary (functional limitations) and secondary (e.g., pain, quality of life) outcomes will be assessed at baseline, and at 6, 12 and 24 weeks, and costs estimate will be established for each model of care. Knowing the urgent need for an overhaul of services to reduce wait times, the Stepped Care Model proposed could be a solution to improve access to health services without compromising quality of care.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Rheumatoid, Inflammatory, Neurodegenerative, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Corticosteroids
369 Participants Needed
Feedback Device for Shoulder Pain
Québec, Quebec
Work-related shoulder pain is a common problem with significant socio-economic repercussions. The impact of these disorders on workers is considerable, particularly in terms of pain, disability and reduced quality of life. Several occupational factors may explain the onset of these disorders, such as changes in the work environment, physical demands, psychosocial factors specific to the occupational context and the age of workers. The lack of quantitative measurement tools to assess the physical demands of work over an extended period of time is sorely felt. Recently, our team developed a wearable feedback device, similar to a watch worn on the arm, which measures shoulder movements and muscle activity, transforming this real-time data into clinical indicators. These indicators provide immediate feedback to workers, enabling them to better understand the physical demands of their tasks and adapt accordingly. If this device proves effective in reducing physical demands, it could become a valuable tool for guiding workplace assessments and interventions. However, this device has not yet been tested on workers with shoulder pain. For this reason, a two-part pilot study is needed to understand user needs, assess ease of use and the feasibility of implementing the device. The first component will consist of a pilot clinical trial involving 42 workers suffering from shoulder pain, divided into two groups: one group will use the feedback device for 2 weeks, while the other group will continue to work without intervention. The second phase will analyze the experience of participants who have used the device.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Massive Rotator Cuff Tear, Fractures, Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Instability, Others
42 Participants Needed
Rehabilitation Approaches for Shoulder Pain
Orlando, Florida
This pilot study will assess feasibility and obtain preliminary effects of a tissue based intervention to a biopsychosocial intervention in individuals with shoulder pain.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Age:18 - 60
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Not Listed
24 Participants Needed
Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain
Dallas, Texas
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months. It has been suggested that the presence of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) may contribute to the chronicity of shoulder symptoms. An MTrP is a hyperirritable taut band of tissue within a muscle that produces pain when stimulated MTrPs are common in patients with shoulder disorders and occur most often in the infraspinatus muscle of a painful shoulder MTrPs were associated with an acidic biochemical environment with elevated levels of inflammatory mediators, neuropeptides, and proinflammatory cytokines such as bradykinin and calcitonin g-related peptide. It was hypothesized that metabolic demands on muscle and capillary constrictions may contribute to the development of MTrPs. To date, only a few studies have examined the vascular environment of MTrPs and surrounding areas before and after dry needling. No studies have yet examined whether dry needling would change blood flow in patients with shoulder pathology. Therefore, the purpose of this pilot study is to examine the effect of dry needling on blood flow of the infraspinatus muscle using color Doppler imaging in individuals with shoulder pain. The secondary purpose is to examine the effect of DN on shoulder motion and sensitivity to pressure in individuals with shoulder pain.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Active Not Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Systemic Joint Disease, Cancer, Neurological Disorders, Pregnancy, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anti-coagulants
40 Participants Needed
Nerve Block for Postoperative Shoulder Pain
Dallas, Texas
Interscalene blocks are frequently performed to decrease postoperative pain after shoulder surgeries and are considered the gold standard for pain control after this type of surgery. Some patients report pain in the axilla (armpit) following shoulder replacement surgeries. Sensation in the axilla is supplied by nerves not covered by the interscalene block. Sensation in the axilla can be decreased by performing an intercostobrachial nerve block. This study aims to study whether adding an intercostobrachial nerve block to the interscalene block decreases recovery room stay time, opioid pain medication requirement, and postoperative pain scores.
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Disease, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Opioids, Liposomal Anesthetics
74 Participants Needed
Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain
Dallas, Texas
Segmental facilitation, originally proposed by Korr in the 1950s, suggests that certain spinal segments can become hyperexcitable, leading to chronic pain development. In a facilitated segment, neurons governing sensory, motor, and autonomic functions are in a state of heightened sensitivity, making them responsive to normally weak stimuli. Clinical signs include non-fatigable muscle weakness, brisk reflexes, muscle hypertonicity, tenderness upon palpation, and trophic changes like an orange-peel appearance in the affected segment's innervated areas. It's hypothesized that increased synaptic excitability in facilitated segments could cause vasoconstriction and reduced blood flow, contributing to trophic changes and muscle hypertonicity.
Manual therapies like dry needling have been shown to alleviate muscle inhibition in the extremities. Previous studies have demonstrated that mobilization of the C5-6 joint can reduce non-fatigable weakness in shoulder external rotators primarily innervated by these segments. However, the neurophysiological effects of dry needling (DN) on muscle inhibition due to a facilitated segment remain unclear. While DN has been observed to increase local tissue blood flow, its potential to mitigate the clinical signs of segmental facilitation is uncertain. While DN has been observed to increase local tissue blood flow, its potential to mitigate the clinical signs of segmental facilitation is uncertain.
Therefore, this project aims to investigate whether DN applied at a facilitated segment could normalize blood flow to its associated muscles. Specifically, this study will explore whether DN at the C5-6 level improves blood flow in the infraspinatus muscle, enhances shoulder range of motion, and influences muscle strength over time. The secondary purpose is to determine whether C5-6 DN will reduce the number of tender points in the muscles supplied by C5-6.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Recruiting
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:18 - 65
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Arthritis, Neurological Disease, Cancer, Others
Must Not Be Taking:Anticoagulants
30 Participants Needed
Pain Coach App for Postoperative Pain in Joint Replacement Surgery
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the Pain Coach App will result in less opioids being prescribed to and used by patients undergoing Shoulder/Hip/Knee Arthroplasty surgery while maintaining the same or better pain control versus standard of care. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Will elective shoulder, hip and knee arthroplasty patients using PainCoach App be prescribed and/or use less opioids, measured by total morphine milliequivalents (MME) after surgery when compared to those treated as standard of care while maintaining similar pain control?
2. Will arthroplasty surgeons using PainCoach App write more patient-specific prescriptions resulting in a reduction in opioids prescribed after surgery with no increase in further opioids prescribed in the months following surgery?
3. Will the use of Pain Coach App lead to equal or reduced healthcare system utilization after surgery?
4. Will patients and surgeons using PainCoach App find it helpful enough to use it again and recommend to colleagues, family and friends?
Researchers will compare participants assigned to use Pain Coach App vs participants assigned to standard of care arm to see if there are differences in opioid prescriptions and self reported use.
Participants will either use the Pain Coach App or follow standard of care instructions and be followed forward for the opioid prescriptions dispensed in community and self-reported opioids use at study end.
No Placebo Group
Trial Details
Trial Status:Enrolling By Invitation
Trial Phase:Unphased
Age:19+
Key Eligibility Criteria
Disqualifiers:Non-elective Surgery, Bilateral Arthroplasty, Cognitive Impairment, Others
1000 Participants Needed
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Shoulder Pain clinical trials pay?
Each trial will compensate patients a different amount, but $50-100 for each visit is a fairly common range for Phase 2–4 trials (Phase 1 trials often pay substantially more). Further, most trials will cover the costs of a travel to-and-from the clinic.
How do Shoulder Pain clinical trials work?
After a researcher reviews your profile, they may choose to invite you in to a screening appointment, where they'll determine if you meet 100% of the eligibility requirements. If you do, you'll be sorted into one of the treatment groups, and receive your study drug. For some trials, there is a chance you'll receive a placebo. Across Shoulder Pain trials 30% of clinical trials have a placebo. Typically, you'll be required to check-in with the clinic every month or so. The average trial length for Shoulder Pain is 12 months.
How do I participate in a study as a "healthy volunteer"?
Not all studies recruit healthy volunteers: usually, Phase 1 studies do. Participating as a healthy volunteer means you will go to a research facility several times over a few days or weeks to receive a dose of either the test treatment or a "placebo," which is a harmless substance that helps researchers compare results. You will have routine tests during these visits, and you'll be compensated for your time and travel, with the number of appointments and details varying by study.
What does the "phase" of a clinical trial mean?
The phase of a trial reveals what stage the drug is in to get approval for a specific condition. Phase 1 trials are the trials to collect safety data in humans. Phase 2 trials are those where the drug has some data showing safety in humans, but where further human data is needed on drug effectiveness. Phase 3 trials are in the final step before approval. The drug already has data showing both safety and effectiveness. As a general rule, Phase 3 trials are more promising than Phase 2, and Phase 2 trials are more promising than phase 1.
Do I need to be insured to participate in a Shoulder Pain medical study?
Clinical trials are almost always free to participants, and so do not require insurance. The only exception here are trials focused on cancer, because only a small part of the typical treatment plan is actually experimental. For these cancer trials, participants typically need insurance to cover all the non-experimental components.
What are the newest Shoulder Pain clinical trials?
Most recently, we added Sleeper Stretch for Shoulder Pain, Blood Flow Restriction Training for Shoulder Pain and Hyaluronidase for Stroke-Related Shoulder Pain to the Power online platform.
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