What is the clinical and cost effectiveness of arthroscopic sub-acromial decompression surgery for patients with sub-acromial Pain? A randomised trial

niversity of Oxford (UK)0 个研究点目标入组 300 人开始时间: 2012年6月22日最近更新: 2023年1月23日

适应症

试验速览

•1. Sub-acromial pain of at least 3 month duration
•2. Diagnosis by Consultant of sub-acromial pain or partial thickness rotator cuff tear
•3. Has had an Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Ultrasound scan to rule out alternative pathology
•4. Able to undergo arthroscopic surgery
•5. Physiotherapy that includes a remedial exercise regime
•6. at least 1 previous cortisone injection but not more than 3
•7. Inclusion criteria for the FMRI Sub Study is that they must be able to undergo an MRI scan according to safety regulations outlined in the MRI Safety Questionnaire.; 8. Target Gender: Male & Female; Upper Age Limit 75 years ; Lower Age Limit 35 years

•1. Full thickness rotator cuff tear (diagnosed/eliminated using Ultrasound or MRI)
•2. Undergone previous surgery on affected shoulder
•3. Diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory disorder
•4. Symptomatic,cervical spine pathology
•5. Previous septic arthritis
•6. History of radiotherapy on affected shoulder side
•7. Patients who have a strong preference for one treatment over another
•8. Patients from the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford who are recruited to the main study will be excluded from the Neuroimaging MRI Scans if any of the following MRI contraindications are present:
•8.1. Metal in their body, implants (may cause injury to the participant and produce artefacts on MR scans)
•8.2. History of severe claustrophobia (may cause discomfort inside the MRI scanner)
•8.3. Pregnancy
•8.4. Taking medication that may influence brain function

发起方

niversity of Oxford (UK)