Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

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).

Clinical Trial Description

In this prospective study, the aim is to determine the risk factors for developing a symptomatic rotator cuff (RC) tear. It is still unknown why some patients with a RC tear develop complaints and others do not. Better understanding of the etiological factors that underlie RC pathology will increase the efficacy of early clinical intervention. A prospective study with a minimum of 2 year follow-up will be conducted. Biomechanical, psychosocial and painrelated factors will be screened as possible risk factors. We hypothesize that negative psychosocial factors and biomechanical impairments will be risk factors for an asymptomatic tear to become symptomatic over time. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05896475
Study type	Observational [Patient Registry]
Source	University Ghent
Contact	Dorien Borms, dr.
Phone	+32 9 332 26 34
Email	dorien.borms@ugent.be
Status	Recruiting
Phase
Start date	June 2, 2023
Completion date	October 2026

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