The Effect of a Custom Pillow on Sleep Quality in Patients With Nonoperative Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Launched by RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL · Aug 10, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether using a specially designed pillow can help improve sleep quality for people suffering from shoulder pain due to rotator cuff injuries. The focus is on patients who are being treated without surgery. If you're between the ages of 18 and 74 and have been diagnosed with rotator cuff syndrome but haven't had any shoulder surgeries, you might be eligible to participate.

If you join the study, you can expect to use the custom pillow and share how it affects your sleep over a short period. It's important to note that this trial is currently recruiting participants, so there’s an opportunity to help improve sleep for yourself and others dealing with similar issues. However, if you have a history of shoulder surgery, certain sleep disorders, or if you're unable to sleep on your side, you may not qualify for this trial.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • age \>18 and a diagnosis of rotator cuff syndrome which is being treated non-operatively.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • history of prior shoulder surgery, receiving a corticosteroid injection at initial visit, lack of mailing address, non-English speaking patient, inability to sleep on one's side, preexisting clinical insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea.