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Rotator Cuff Injuries clinical trials and research

• 22Clinical trials
• 1NIH research projects
• 1New in 30 days
• 12Countries

Newest Rotator Cuff Injuries clinical trials

All recruiting trials (22)

• Rotator cuff repair with biceps rerouting and dermal graft augmentation for large, difficult tears

  This study tests a combined surgical approach to see if it helps tendon retear rates in adults with large rotator cuff tears that are hard to repair.

  Recruiting Tam Anh Research Institute · Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh · NCT07875556

• Muscle Thickness, Trunk Proprioception, and Postural Stability in Rotator Cuff Pathology

  This study tests whether trunk and abdominal muscle thickness and sense of position relate to shoulder problems from rotator cuff issues, by comparing people with rotator cuff pathology to healthy controls.

  Recruiting Istanbul Medeniyet University · Istanbul, Kadıköy · NCT07744165

• Single-shot nerve block with IV dexamethasone for rebound pain after shoulder surgery

  This trial tests whether giving a one-time shoulder nerve block plus an IV dexamethasone dose can prevent rebound pain after shoulder surgery.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Seoul National University Hospital · Seoul, Jongno-gu · NCT07699744

• Two anesthesia methods to keep the joint clear during shoulder arthroscopy

  This trial tests whether inhaled sevoflurane vs. total intravenous anesthesia with propofol affects how well surgeons can see inside the shoulder during rotator cuff repair.

  Recruiting Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice · Nice, Alpes-Maritimes · NCT07628244

• Concentric vs Eccentric Full Can Exercise for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears

  This study tests whether concentric or eccentric full can exercises are more effective for improving shoulder pain and muscle structure in people with partial rotator cuff tears.

  Recruiting Firat University · Elâzığ, MErkez · NCT07587931

• Tracking recovery after arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgeries

  This will follow people having routine arthroscopic shoulder or knee surgery to see if patient characteristics, tear details, or surgical choices predict better recovery and function over two years.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hangzhou, Zhejiang · NCT07501013

• Contextually Enhanced Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff‑Related Shoulder Pain

  This trial tests whether adding personalized contextual factors to a proven exercise program helps people with rotator cuff–related shoulder pain feel less pain and move better.

  Recruiting Istanbul Nisantasi University · Istanbul · NCT07428070

• Adding a long‑acting local anesthetic to a steroid injection after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair for shoulder adhesion

  We will test whether adding liposomal bupivacaine to a standard intra‑articular steroid injection helps adults having arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with shoulder adhesion have less pain and better shoulder function.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University · Nanchang, Jiangxi · NCT07348016

• Kettlebell training for rotator cuff–related shoulder pain

  This trial tests whether 8 weeks of kettlebell training can reduce pain and improve function and performance in people with rotator cuff–related shoulder pain.

  Recruiting Hacettepe University · Ankara and 1 other locations · NCT07289893

• Could a tight pectoralis minor muscle lead to rotator cuff tears?

  This project tries to see if tightness of the pectoralis minor muscle is linked to rotator cuff tears in adults aged 18–55 with shoulder pain.

  Recruiting Gazi University · Ankara, Cankaya · NCT07228936

• Evaluating outcomes after rotator cuff repair with a special implant

  This study is testing how well a special implant helps people recover after rotator cuff surgery by tracking their progress for up to two years.

  Recruiting at 21 sites Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Windsor, Victoria and 21 other locations · NCT06857084

• Telerehabilitation for recovery after rotator cuff surgery

  This study tests if online rehabilitation can help people recover just as well as in-person therapy after rotator cuff surgery.

  Recruiting Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli · Lagosanto, Ferrara and 1 other locations · NCT06744218

• Using CBD to manage pain after shoulder surgery

  This study is testing if a CBD medication can help people manage pain better after shoulder surgery compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · Houston, Texas · NCT06381791

• Rotator cuff repair with BioEnthesis augmentation vs without augmentation

  This trial tests whether adding BioEnthesis to rotator cuff repair helps healing in adults with a reparable tear.

  Recruiting at 5 sites Phase 4 Brooke Army Medical Center · Air Force Academy, Colorado and 4 other locations · NCT06289686

• Pitch-Patch Rotator Cuff Augmentation: Post-Market Follow-Up

  This study follows patients who received the Pitch-Patch to reinforce partially repairable rotator cuff tears to see how well it performs and stays safe over the long term.

  Recruiting Xiros Ltd · Reading · NCT05906004

• Comparing slow and accelerated rehabilitation after shoulder surgery

  This study is testing whether a slower or faster rehabilitation program after shoulder surgery helps people with severe rotator cuff tears recover better.

  Recruiting Hacettepe University · Kırşehir · NCT05450510

• Using a new implant to treat partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

  This study is testing a new implant to see if it helps people with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears recover faster than traditional repair methods.

  Recruiting at 13 sites Smith & Nephew, Inc. · Rome, Georgia and 19 other locations · NCT05444465

• Comparing tendon repair options during reverse shoulder replacement

  This study tests whether repairing a specific shoulder tendon during reverse shoulder replacement can help patients move their arm better and reduce the chance of dislocation.

  Recruiting University of Maryland, Baltimore · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT05344898

• Comparing cryo-compression to traditional icing after rotator cuff surgery

  This study is testing whether a new cryo-compression therapy can help people recovering from rotator cuff surgery manage their pain and swelling better than regular ice wraps.

  Recruiting Allina Health System · Plymouth, Minnesota · NCT05095909

• Custom pillow improves sleep quality for rotator cuff injury patients

  This study tests if using a special pillow can help people with rotator cuff injuries sleep better.

  Recruiting Rhode Island Hospital · East Providence, Rhode Island · NCT05011331

• Therapeutic exercise for shoulder pain relief

  This study tests whether specific exercises can help people with shoulder pain feel better and understand how these exercises work in the body.

  Recruiting University of Southern California · Los Angeles, California · NCT04923477

• Evaluating hemidiaphragmatic paralysis after shoulder surgery with nerve blocks

  This study is testing how often patients having shoulder surgery with a specific nerve block experience breathing issues and how it affects their pain and use of pain medication afterward.

  Recruiting Duke University · Durham, North Carolina · NCT04209504

NIH-funded research (1)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Creating a new tendon graft to help heal rotator cuff injuries

  This study is testing a new type of tendon graft that could help older adults heal better from rotator cuff injuries by improving the way the tendon connects to the bone, making surgeries more successful.

  NIH research Pro Therapeutics LLC · Manchester, United States · NIH-10868771

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Quick answers

How many Rotator Cuff Injuries clinical trials are recruiting right now?

22, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 12 countries. The most sites are in United States (8 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (6 trials), Italy (3 trials), United Kingdom (3 trials), China (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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