NCT05896475 Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.
| NCT ID | NCT05896475 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University Ghent |
| Condition | Rotator Cuff Tears |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 207 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-06-02 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-06 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
In this prospective study, subjects older than 55 years with a degenerative asymptomatic rotator cuff tears will be followed for a period of 2 years. After testing, a symptom registration form will be filled in every 3 months. The test moment consists of pain measurements (pain pressure thresholds and conditioned pain modulation), biomechanical measurements (strength (including hand grip strength), range of motion, ultrasound (while measuring electromyographic activity) and shear wave elastography) and psychosocial measurements (psychosocial questionnaires).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 55+ years old * male or female * asymptomatic rotator cuff tear diagnosed with ultrasound by a medical doctor * mean visual analogue score (VAS) of \< 3 during daily life activities * no shoulder complaints having a significant influence on daily life activities Exclusion Criteria: * recent shoulder trauma * massive rotator cuff tears * small partial thickness tears * neck complaints * history of shoulder surgery * history of proximal upper arm fracture * frozen shoulder * inflammatory arthritis * peripheral or central disorders * cognitive disorders