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

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

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

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.

About the study

The objective of this study is to determine if a pillow sleep aid improves sleep quality in the short term for patients who have shoulder pain from a rotator cuff injury and are being managed non-operatively.

What is being tested

• MedCline Shoulder Relief System (device)

Sponsor: Rhode Island Hospital · Participants: 80 · Started: Oct 13, 2020

Contact the study team

• Trevor Toavs · Phone: (401) 457-1500

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05011331

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Rotator Cuff Injuries

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 3, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.