Effect of ultrasound guided intra-articular injection of corticosteroids and platelet-riched plasma in the treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Rotator cuff tendinopathy.; Rotator cuff tear or rupture, not specified as traumatic; M75.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20221029056333N3
• Lead Sponsor: Babol University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 1 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Shoulder pain that lasts more than three months
Tendinopathy and partial rupture of rotator cuff tendons
MRI findings of tendinopathy or incomplete rotator cuff tear

Exclusion Criteria

Complete rupture of rotator cuff tendons
History of shoulder surgery in the last 6 months
Presence of rheumatological inflammatory diseases
Shoulder instability is based on examinations
The history of corticosteroid injection in the shoulder joint in the last 3 months
History of PRP treatment in the last 6 months
Dissatisfaction of patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Before treatment and 1, 2, 3, and 6 months after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: Using the VAS scale & record severe pain intensity.;Shoulder range of motion. Timepoint: Before treatment and 1, 2, 3, and 6 months after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: By goniometer.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Patients' performance. Timepoint: Before treatment and 1, 2, 3, and 6 months after the start of treatment. Method of measurement: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Outcome ?? DASH.