The effect of high-power laser on supraspinatus tendon tear

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Supraspinatus tendon partial thickness tear.; Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic; M75.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20180406039203N2
• Lead Sponsor: Tarbiat Modares University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

Age range: 40-60 years
Body mass index 25-30
The presence of an incomplete tear of 1-3 cm in the supraspinatus according to MRI
The positiveness of Drop Arm tests: empty can test, external rotation delay sign, champagne toast
Having reading and writing literacy at the cycle level
Moderate pain intensity based on Visual analogue scale 35-74 mm
Arm circumference size cm 1.28-4.29

Exclusion Criteria

The unwillingness of people to continue treatment for any reason
Tears in other components of the rotator cuff with or without supraspinatus injury
Use of non-steroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Injection in the shoulder in 3 months before the study
Receiving physiotherapy treatments in 3 months before the study
Damage caused by exercise
The existence of a neurological disease that leads to muscle weakness or reduced range of motion
History of systemic diseases such as: rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, history of shoulder surgery
Presence of any shoulder pathology that leads to shoulder kinematic change
Contraindications for laser use: pregnancy, epilepsy, pacemaker, cancer
Dissemination of pain from the neck
More than 12 months have passed since the onset of their symptoms

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Supraspinatus tendon tear size. Timepoint: Before and 48 hours after end of treatment. Method of measurement: The tear size is measured by ultrasound.;Glenohumeral superior translation. Timepoint: Before and 48 hours after end of treatment. Method of measurement: Superior translation of the humeral head is measured by the motion analysis system.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: By visual analogue scale.;Muscle groups strength. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: By hand held dynamometer.;Pain and function. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: By shoulder and pain disability index.;EMG activity pattern, Root mean square. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: by electromyography system.;Scapulohumeral rhythm. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: by motion analysis system.;Angular speed. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: by motion analysis system.;Angular acceleration. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: by motion analysis system.;Torque. Timepoint: pre and 48 hours post treatment. Method of measurement: by motion analysis system.