The Clinical Efficacy of Different Durations of Suprascapular Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency (NCT06713005) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Clinical Efficacy of Different Durations of Suprascapular Nerve Pulsed Radiofrequency
Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-01-01
Plain-language summary
Chronic shoulder pain due to impingement syndrome and supraspinatus tendinosis is a debilitating condition. Suprascapular nerve innervates most part of shoulder joint. Supraspinatus nerve block can be used as a part of pain therapy. However, its efficacy is short-lasting. To prolong analgesia, short bursts of electrical stimulation to suprascapular nerve may be applied. To the date there is no consensus about duration of these type of stimulation. Investigators' aim is to investigate efficacy of two different duration of stimulation (pulsed radiofrequency) on chronic shoulder pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-80 years
* Shoulder pain caused by impingement syndrome
* Shoulder pain due to supraspinatus tendinosis
* Diagnosis of impingement syndrome and supraspinatus tendinosis confirmed through physical examination and radiological imaging (MRI)
* Pain persisting for 3 months or longer
* Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NRS) score of 4 or higher despite conservative treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients unwilling to participate in the study
* Presence of chronic pain due to other conditions
* Presence of cervical radiculopathy
* History of opioid use
* Uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c \> 8)
* History of shoulder surgery on the affected side
* Uncontrolled psychiatric disorders despite medical treatment
* History of cancer
* History of stroke
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Postprocedure 3th month pain severity
Timeframe: From procedure to 3 months after prodecure