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Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.

Recruitingn/aAges 55 Years - 100 YearsAllUniversity Ghent
NCT05896475 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

In this prospective study, subjects older than 55 years with a degenerative asymptomatic rotator cuff tears will be followed for a period of 2 years. After testing, a symptom registration form will be filled in every 3 months. The test moment consists of pain measurements (pain pressure thresholds and conditioned pain modulation), biomechanical measurements (strength (including hand grip strength), range of motion, ultrasound (while measuring electromyographic activity) and shear wave elastography) and psychosocial measurements (psychosocial questionnaires).

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 55+ years old * male or female * asymptomatic rotator cuff tear diagnosed with ultrasound by a medical doctor * mean visual analogue score (VAS) of \< 3 during daily life activities * no shoulder complaints having a significant influence on daily life activities Exclusion Criteria: * recent shoulder trauma * massive rotator cuff tears * small partial thickness tears * neck complaints * history of shoulder surgery * history of proximal upper arm fracture * frozen shoulder * inflammatory arthritis * peripheral or central disorders * cognitive disorders
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What it tests

  • Not listed
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Where

1 site
Department of rehabilitation sciences
Ghent, Belgium
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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