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New treatment option for Shoulder Pain
Official title BFRT for Subacromial Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06873113
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 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?
- Time commitment: about 8 weeks
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50
You may be able to join if
- Between 18 and 50 years of age
- Unilateral pain in the anterolateral shoulder
- Self-reported shoulder function of ≤7 (10, full function)
- At least 90° of active shoulder elevation
- 3 out of 5 positive tests to define subacromial pain.
You likely can't join if
- (general):
- history of shoulder fracture, frozen shoulder, or shoulder surgery
- primary complaint of shoulder instability/dislocation
- history of cardiovascular, neurologic, and pulmonary conditions that would impair the subject's ability to participate in physical therapy
- active treatment for cancer
- uncontrolled diabetes
See the full eligibility criteria
- Between 18 and 50 years of age
- Unilateral pain in the anterolateral shoulder
- Self-reported shoulder function of ≤7 (10, full function)
- At least 90° of active shoulder elevation
- 3 out of 5 positive tests to define subacromial pain.
- (general):
- history of shoulder fracture, frozen shoulder, or shoulder surgery
- primary complaint of shoulder instability/dislocation
- history of cardiovascular, neurologic, and pulmonary conditions that would impair the subject's ability to participate in physical therapy
- active treatment for cancer
- uncontrolled diabetes
- uncontrolled high blood pressure
- corticosteroid injection at the shoulder within 6 weeks
- imaging evidence of rotator cuff tears
- pregnancy Exclusion criteria (Blood flow restriction training specific)
- contraindications to BFRT (sickle cell anemia, deep vein thrombosis, peripheral circulatory diseases)
- taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Gainesville, Florida, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 weeks per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 50 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Gainesville, Florida, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.