Comparison of local corticosteroid vs. botulinum toxin A injection in rotator cuff tendinitis

Phase 3

• Conditions: Unspecified injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder; S46.00; rotator cuff tendinitis.

• Registration Number: IRCT20170910036107N6
• Lead Sponsor: Iran 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: 27 June 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

Rotator cuff tendinitis; positive shoulder test including Neer, Hawkins or Yocum
VAS>4
The willingness of patient to participate in the research project

Exclusion Criteria

History of rotator cuff tear
History of diabetes mellitus, coagulation disorders, fractures, rheumatic diseases, tumors and active infections
Shoulder injection in the last 3 months
Intra-articular injection contraindications
Corticosteroid or lidocaine injection contraindications
Botulinum toxin A injection contraindications

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual analog scale. Timepoint: Before injection, 2 weeks after injection, 2 month after injection. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Constant score. Timepoint: Before injection, 2 weeks after injection, 2 month after injection. Method of measurement: Constant score questionnaire.;Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Timepoint: Before injection, 2 weeks after injection, 2 month after injection. Method of measurement: SPADI questionnaire.