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High-frequency Short-course Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Partial Rotator Cuff Tears: Study Protocol for a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital
Summary
This is a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical study exploring three different extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) regimens for patients with partial rotator cuff tears, a common cause of chronic shoulder pain and limited movement. Traditional ESWT uses a once-weekly treatment schedule over 7 weeks, which takes a long time and leads to low patient compliance. This study aims to test two new high-frequency, short-course ESWT protocols, compare their pain relief, shoulder function improvement, tendon healing effect, safety and treatment adherence with the conventional regimen, and finally establish a more efficient, patient-friendly standardized treatment plan for clinical use. A total of 300 eligible participants will be recruited from 10 top-tier hospitals across China and followed up for 12 months after treatment.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2027-01-01
Completion Date
2030-01-01
Last Updated
2026-06-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Arm 1 Intervention Name: High-frequency short-course extracorporeal shock wave therapy Arm 2 Intervention Name: High-frequency intensive extracorporeal shock wave therapy Arm 3 Intervention Name: Conv
Arm 1: 7 daily sessions, 1 total week (single short cycle) Arm 2: 3 cycles of 7 daily sessions + 1-week rest between cycles, 7 total weeks (intensive multi-cycle) Arm 3: 7 weekly sessions, 7 total weeks (traditional low-frequency)