Do Relaxation Exercises Decrease Postoperative Pain After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?

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Conditions studied: Rotator Cuff Injuries

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of relaxation exercises on pain level and pain medication use after arthroscopic rotator cuff shoulder surgery

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04249089

Run by

Rothman Institute Orthopaedics

People needed

151

Starts

2017-03-17

Expected to finish

2018-09-10

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males and nonpregnant females aged 18 years or older
• full-thickness rotator cuff tear undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with an irreparable tear, revision shoulder surgery, multiple shoulder surgeries, concomitant severe glenohumeral arthritis, concomitant adhesive capsulitis
• worker's compensation claim
• diagnosed psychological disorder
• history of alcohol or drug abuse
• patients on preoperative narcotic therapy
• patients who already practice relaxation techniques (i.e. mindful meditation, guided imagery, breathing exercises, yoga, etc.).

Where it is running

• Rothman Orthopaedic Institute — Egg Harbor, New Jersey, United States

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