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Ultrasound Evaluation of the Rotator Cable and Associated Structures.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Shoulder Pain
Registration Number
NCT00743600
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

This study will use healthy volunteers and patients with shoulder problems (pain or impaired movement). Ultrasound will be used to image and document the appearance of both normal and abnormal shoulder structures.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to document normal and abnormal appearances of various shoulder structures (rotator cable and rotator cuff).

This study will recruit healthy volunteers and patients who have been referred to Radiology for a symptomatic shoulder (a shoulder that is causing the patient pain, or is limited in its ability to move.) Both groups will undergo ultrasound imaging of the shoulder.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
123
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with shoulder pain referred to radiology for ultrasound of shoulder
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients less than 18 years of age

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine if Ultrasound can identify the rotator cable and the associated structures.1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Michigan Health System

🇺🇸

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

University of Michigan Health System
🇺🇸Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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