Clinical Research Directory

Functional Electrical Stimulation Combined With Exercise for Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain in Older Adults

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether adding functional electrical stimulation (FES) to a shoulder exercise program improves how the shoulder muscles work together in older adults with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. FES uses small electrical currents delivered through pads on the skin to help muscles contract. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does exercise combined with FES improve coordination between the rotator cuff and deltoid muscles more than exercise alone? 2. Does exercise combined with FES increase the space between the top of the upper arm bone and the shoulder blade (acromiohumeral distance), which may reduce pinching of the shoulder tendons? Researchers will compare a group that receives resistance exercise with FES to a group that receives the same resistance exercise without FES. Participants will: 1. Attend exercise sessions 3 times per week for 4 weeks (12 sessions) 2. Complete 4 testing visits: before training, after 2 weeks, after 4 weeks, and 4 weeks after training ends 3. At each testing visit, perform shoulder strength tasks while muscle activity is recorded with sensors on the skin and thin wire sensors placed in the muscle, have an ultrasound of the shoulder, and complete questionnaires about shoulder pain and function

Establishing Clinical Significance in Rotator Cuff Disease

The goal of this observational study is to learn about rotator cuff patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: * What is the minimal clinically important difference value of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, the short version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, the Shoulder Rating Questionnaire, and the University of California-Los Angeles Shoulder Scale? * What is the substantial clinical benefit value of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, the short version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, the Shoulder Rating Questionnaire, and the University of California-Los Angeles Shoulder Scale? * What is the patient-acceptable symptomatic state value of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, the short version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, the Shoulder Rating Questionnaire, and the University of California-Los Angeles Shoulder Scale? * What is the maximal outcome improvement value of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, the short version of the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, the Shoulder Rating Questionnaire, and the University of California-Los Angeles Shoulder Scale? * What are the risk factors that prevent rotator cuff patients from reaching the minimal clinically important difference value? * What are the risk factors that prevent rotator cuff patients from reaching the substantial clinical benefit value? * What are the risk factors that prevent rotator cuff patients from reaching the patient-acceptable symptomatic state value? * What are the risk factors that prevent rotator cuff patients from reaching the maximal outcome improvement value?

Effects of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Rotator Cuff Disease

The aim of this prospective, randomized, controlled trial was to evaluate the clinical and ultrasonographic effects of dextrose prolotherapy on pain, shoulder function, range of motion, and ultrasonographic findings in patients with MRI-confirmed chronic rotator cuff disease. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either dextrose prolotherapy or lidocaine-saline injections. Both groups followed a standardized home-based exercise program.

Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injectables for the Regeneration of Partial-thickness Rotator Cuff Tears

The purpose of this study is to evaluate umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell injectables for the regeneration of partial-thickness rotator cuff tears

Long-Term Follow-up Study to Evaluate Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Allogenic Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Patients With Rotator Cuff Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate Long-Term Safety and Efficacy of Allogenic Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Patients with Rotator Cuff Disease

High-Intensity Laser Therapy Versus Multimodal Physiotherapy in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome

This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the short-term effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and a multimodal physiotherapy program in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Ninety-four participants were allocated to either HILT or combined physiotherapy, and both groups received an identical supervised exercise program. Primary outcome measures included shoulder pain assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included shoulder function, disability, and quality of life. Outcomes were evaluated at baseline, post-treatment, and short-term follow-up.

Effects of Allogenic Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Patients With Rotator Cuff Disease

The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of Allogenic Umbilical Cord-derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell in Patients with Rotator Cuff Disease

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair with UC-MSCs for Large to Massive Tears

Safety Analysis of Allogeneic Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair for Massive or Large Rotator Cuff Tears