Longitudinal Study of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears
- Conditions
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Registration Number
- NCT01085942
- Lead Sponsor
- Martina Hansen's Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to analyze the natural course of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears.
- Detailed Description
Fifty subjects with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear were identified in an earlier study. Clinical, sonographic and MRI reexamination of these subjects is performed after an interval of three years. Findings of interest include: (1) the symptomatic status of the subjects (still asymptomatic or symptomatic); (2)tear size on sonography and MRI (unchanged or increased); (3)degree of muscle atrophy on MRI (unchanged or deteriorated); (4)degree of fatty muscle degeneration on MRI (unchanged or deteriorated). We want to analyze whether a change in these tear characteristics is associated with a change of the symptomatic status of these subjects.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
- Subjects with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear at least in one shoulder, tear demonstrated both on MRI and sonography, ASES score exceeding 90 points
- Earlier periods with shoulder pain and dysfunction, earlier treatment for shoulder problems
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Symptoms from a rotator cuff tear 8 years The symptomatic status of initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears is followed up by reexamination after three and eight years
Tear characteristics on MRI and sonography 8 years Tear characteristics from initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears are followed up by reexamination by MRI and sonography after three and eight years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Martina Hansen's Hospital
🇳🇴Sandvika, Norway