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Shoulder Pain: clinical trials and information

"Shoulder Pain" is the term study registrants used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registry labels are not always standard medical terms, and close variants of the same label appear as separate entries. In this snapshot the term appears on 49 chronic pain registry records worldwide.
3
Trials with Canadian sites
0
Recruiting in Canada
49
Registry records worldwide

Shoulder Pain clinical trials in Canada

3 trials, recruiting first
PhaseProvinces
Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
NCT01382537
CompletedNot applicableOntarioCanadian Memorial Chiropractic College2008-01
Proposal to Evaluate the Efficacy of the InterX 5000 in the Treatment of Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
NCT00587626
CompletedPhase 2OntarioHamilton Health Sciences Corporation2007-08
Chronic Shoulder Pain Treated by Pressures With the Thumbs on the Trigger Points
NCT00679887
CompletedPhase 1, Phase 2QuebecGuy Hains Chiropractor2003-09

Shoulder Pain clinical trials worldwide (outside Canada)

46 trials, 8 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.

PhaseCountries
Pain Phenotype and Response to Corticosteroid Injection in Patients With Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS)
NCT07792421
Not yet recruitingDenmarkVejle Hospital2026-10-19
Nociplastic Pain in Patients Diagnosed With Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS)
NCT07792434
Not yet recruitingDenmarkVejle Hospital2026-10-19
Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Frozen Shoulder
NCT06490172
Not yet recruitingNot applicableUniversity of Stirling2026-05
Virtual Reality-Supported Exercise for Chronic Musculoskeletal Shoulder Disorders: a Feasibility Study
NCT07392762
Not yet recruitingNot applicableUnited KingdomRoyal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust2026-01-16
HIIT for Inflammatory-driven Shoulder Pain.
NCT07275164
RecruitingNot applicableBelgiumUniversiteit Antwerpen2025-12-10
Pulsed Radiofrequency of Shoulder Individual Nerves Versus Brachial Plexus in Management of Chronic Post Mastectomy Shoulder Pain
NCT07002944
RecruitingNot applicableEgyptCairo University2025-06-03
Effectiveness of Action Observation and Motor Imagery Intervention Plus Exercise for Chronic Painful Shoulder in Primary Care
NCT04118439
Not yet recruitingNot applicableUniversidad Autonoma de Madrid2025-06
Embolization Treatment of Chronic Refractory Shoulder Tendinopathy
NCT06095050
RecruitingNot applicableUnited StatesBrigham and Women's Hospital2025-01-16
Perineural Injection Treatment for Shoulder Pain
NCT07559058
CompletedNot applicableIndonesiaRizki Darmawan2025-10-01
Strength Training and Proprioceptive Stimulation on Pain, Function, Quality of Life, Sleep Quality, and Psychosocial Factors in Older Adults With Shoulder Pain
NCT07184242
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversity of Jaén2025-09-18
Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality on Biomarkers and Clinical and Clinimetric Variables in Patients With Persistent Shoulder Pain
NCT06795464
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria2025-03-01
Effect of the Modified Sleeper-Stretch on the Elasticity of the Posterior and Posteroinferior Glenohumeral Capsule
NCT06509516
Unknown statusNot applicableSpainUniversity of Alcala2024-09
Tactile Acuity, Right-left Discrimination, and Motor Imagery in Chronic Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain
NCT06503549
CompletedTurkey (Türkiye)Acibadem University2024-05-01
Examining the Relationship Between Pain, Upper Extremity Functionality and Depression in Individuals With Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT06248502
Unknown statusTurkey (Türkiye)Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University2024-02-02
Effects of Terminal Visual Feedback Therapy After Immersive Virtual Reality in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT05640661
Unknown statusNot applicableSpainUniversity of Malaga2023-12-04
Chronic Rotator Cuff-related Shoulder Pain and Graded Motor Imagery
NCT06092489
CompletedNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Nuray Alaca2023-10-20
Pulsed Radiofrequency to the Suprascapular Nerve
NCT06527014
CompletedNot applicableTurkey (Türkiye)Ankara City Hospital Bilkent2023-06-01
Immersive Virtual Reality for Pain-related Movement Dysfunctions in Patients With Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT05639764
Unknown statusNot applicableSpainUniversity of Malaga2023-04-03
Investigation of the Effect of Central Sensitization Symptom Severity on Steroid Injection Results in Shoulder Pain
NCT06404125
CompletedTurkey (Türkiye)Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey2023-03-01
SPR PNS for Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT05649917
Unknown statusUnited StatesInternational Spine, Pain and Performance Center2022-07-06
Augmented Reality for Shoulder Pain and Scapular Dyskinesis
NCT05088668
SuspendedNot applicableSpainRuben Fernandez Matias2021-10-27
Bupivacaine or Radiofrequency for Shoulder Pain
NCT05778422
CompletedNot applicableBrazilFederal University of São Paulo2021-01-01
Effectiveness of Acupuncture Clinical Pathway
NCT04490798
CompletedSpainHospital Son Llatzer2020-06-12
Arthroscopic Transosseous vs. Anchored Rotator Cuff Repair
NCT03797287
WithdrawnNot applicableUnited StatesJohns Hopkins University2020-02-01
Embodiment in Virtual Reality as a Telemedicine Digital Therapeutic for the Treatment of Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT05375500
CompletedNot applicableUnited StatesKaruna Labs Inc.2020-01-01
MDR SureLock All-Suture Anchor
NCT04093700
TerminatedUnited StatesZimmer Biomet2019-11-05
Effectiveness of Pain Neuroscience Education vs Biomedical Education for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Shoulder Pain
NCT02960477
Unknown statusNot applicableUniversity of Malaga2019-11
Dutch Version Fear-Avoidance Component Scale (FACS)
NCT03994861
CompletedNot applicableBelgiumHasselt University2019-08-01
Ultrasound-Guided Treatments for Shoulder Pain in Wheelchair Users With Spinal Cord Injury
NCT04136743
Unknown statusPhase 2United StatesKessler Foundation2019-06-14
Feasibility of Near-infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Cortical Pain Pathway (Brain) Activation During Dry Needling
NCT04170803
CompletedEarly phase 1United StatesArmy-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy2019-01-08
Clinical Outcomes, Viscoelastic Properties and Central Pain Mechanisms After Eccentric Training in Neck/Shoulder Pain
NCT03474705
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversity of Seville2018-05-02
Manual Therapy in Chronic Shoulder Pain Treatment
NCT03416556
CompletedNot applicableSpainUniversity of Alcala2018-02-15
Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue (Lipogems®) Injection for Chronic Shoulder Pain in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
NCT03167138
Unknown statusEarly phase 1United StatesKessler Foundation2017-07-14
Neck and Shoulder Pain Research Study
NCT02940119
CompletedNot applicableBrazilUniversity of Nove de Julho2016-11
Efficacy of Manual Therapy and Exercise in Patients With Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis. A Randomized Clinical Trial.
NCT02976974
Unknown statusNot applicableSpainUniversity of Malaga2016-07-30
Quantitative Analysis of Different Acupuncture Needle Manipulation to Treat Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT03197207
CompletedNot applicableChang Gung Memorial Hospital2016-06-03
Effect of Ultrasound-guided Hyaluronic or Corticosteroid Injections in Patients With Chronic Subacromial Bursitis
NCT02702206
CompletedNot applicableTaiwanShin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital2014-08
Trial for Shoulder Pathology and Pain in Chronic SCI
NCT03521856
CompletedNot applicableUnited StatesUniversity of Miami2012-05-02
Noxipoint Therapy Versus Standard Physical Therapy Using Electrical Stimulation for Chronic Pain
NCT01578148
CompletedNot applicableUnited StatesPain Cure Center, California2012-04
Contralateral Acupuncture in the Treatment of Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT01733914
CompletedPhase 2ChinaPeking University2011-09
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Shoulder Pain in Persons With Spinal Cord Injury
NCT01355549
CompletedPhase 1United StatesKessler Foundation2011-05
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in Chronic Pain, Responders and Non-Responders?
NCT00885859
Unknown statusNetherlandsMaastricht University Medical Center2009-06
MedlinePlus Health Prescriptions: Developing a Pragmatic Approach for Clinic Use
NCT01050465
CompletedNot applicableUniversity of Missouri-Columbia2009-05
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain
NCT00415441
CompletedPhase 3AustraliaUniversity of Melbourne2004-03
Study of Strengthening Exercises and Improving Movement for Painful Shoulders in Adults With Spinal Cord Injury
NCT00461474
CompletedPhase 1United StatesUniversity of Southern California2004-03
Low Level Laser Light Therapy and Chronic Neck and Shoulder Pain
NCT00929305
CompletedNot applicableErchonia Corporation2001-01

About Shoulder Pain

What is Shoulder Pain?

"Shoulder Pain" is the term study registrants used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registry labels are not always standard medical terms, and close variants of the same label appear as separate entries. In this snapshot the term appears on 49 chronic pain registry records worldwide.

How is Shoulder Pain usually assessed?

Assessment of chronic pain generally involves a clinician taking a detailed history, a physical examination and, where relevant, tests to look for underlying causes. Pain rating scales and questionnaires about function, sleep and mood are often used. The approach depends on the person and the condition.

What kinds of treatments are studied for Shoulder Pain?

Registered studies cover medicines, medical devices (such as nerve stimulators), procedures (such as nerve blocks or injections), physical and movement therapies, psychological approaches (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), education programs and digital tools. Being studied in a trial does not mean a treatment works or is approved. The interventions listed on this page come directly from the registry records.

How can I find Shoulder Pain clinical trials in Canada?

This page lists 3 registry records for this term with at least one site in Canada, recruiting studies first. Each trial page links to the official ClinicalTrials.gov record, which lists the study contacts. Recruiting status changes often, so check the registry, and talk to your doctor before joining a study.

Related conditions

Related interventions

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status.