Tendinitis

This trial investigates whether using real-time ultrasound to guide shock wave therapy improves outcomes for people with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, a painful condition where calcium deposits form in the rotator cuff tendons. Participants aged 20 to 70 with confirmed dep…

This trial compares two surgical methods for treating long head of the biceps tendon or SLAP lesions in people without full-thickness rotator cuff tears. One technique uses a self-locking mechanism, the other a 360 suture anchor. The goal is to see which provides better shoulder …

This large real-world study is testing whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tendinopathies, including patellar, Achilles, elbow, and plantar fasciitis. Researchers will follow 2000 participants for 12 months, tr…

This study is testing a new medical device called the lok™ suture anchor system for repairing torn tendons and labrum in the shoulder. About 216 adults with rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, or partial tendon avulsions will receive the anchors during surgery. Researchers …

This study is testing a handheld device called mScan that uses a tiny, painless electrical current to measure muscle health. Researchers want to see if it can give similar results to an MRI, but faster and more conveniently. The study involves 150 adults with and without muscle d…

This study aims to create a new scoring system called HASS to reliably diagnose long biceps tendon injuries before surgery. Currently, these injuries are hard to confirm without surgery, leading to uncertainty. Researchers will combine physical exam tests and imaging data from 20…

This trial compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee, a common overuse injury causing knee pain. Half the participants will receive extracorporeal shockwave therapy, which uses sound waves to stimulate healing, while the other half will receive dry needling, which in…

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture with vacuum cupping therapy works better than electroacupuncture alone for shoulder tendinitis. Fifty-four adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will receive either electroacupuncture alone or electroacupuncture plus cupping…

This study compares two common treatments for trigger finger: shock wave therapy and a finger splint. Researchers will enroll 54 adults with early-stage trigger finger to see which approach better reduces pain and improves hand function. The goal is to find out if shock wave ther…

This study is testing a gel called OSTENIL TENDON to see if it safely reduces pain and improves movement in people with tendon problems. Researchers will enroll 84 adults with one of four types of tendinopathy. The main goal is to measure pain changes three months after treatment…

This study tests whether adding hyaluronic acid to a standard corticosteroid injection works better for shoulder tendonitis pain than the steroid alone. About 132 adults with confirmed supraspinatus tendinopathy will receive either the combo or a placebo injection. Pain levels ar…

This study tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied before eccentric knee exercises, can improve pain and function more than exercise alone in people with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Forty-two adults with chronic knee pain will be randoml…

This study looks at 134 people with De Quervain's disease, a painful thumb tendon condition. All participants get a steroid injection, then either standard physiotherapy or a program of eccentric exercises. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and improves hand f…

This study tests whether using Doppler ultrasound to detect inflammation around calcium deposits in the shoulder can improve the results of a guided injection. 100 adults with chronic shoulder pain and calcific tendinitis will receive an ultrasound-guided injection, with or witho…

This study tests different physical therapy combinations for people with shoulder tendon pain (supraspinatus tendinitis). Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and tendon thickness using ultrasound. 60 adults aged 40-60 with shoulder pain for up to 3 months will be assi…

This study looks at whether a quick session of electrical stimulation can lower pain and help people with Achilles tendon injuries move better. About 30 adults with Achilles tendinopathy or a past rupture will try two different stimulation methods. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study compares two exercise programs for people with long-term pain in the Achilles, patellar tendon, or plantar fascia. One group does standard strength training, while the other adds early jumping (plyometric) exercises. Researchers will measure jump function after 12 week…

This study tests whether adding fascial manipulation to standard shock wave therapy improves pain and knee function in people with patellar tendinitis (jumper's knee). 38 adults aged 18-45 will be randomly assigned to receive either shock wave therapy alone or combined with targe…

This study tests a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) combined with physical therapy for people with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. About 41 adults with moderate to sev…

This study looks at how different types of electrical nerve stimulation affect leg strength in athletes with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Nineteen athletes will try three stimulation methods in separate sessions to see which one best improves quadriceps strength. The go…

This study tests whether a special laser (LightForce) can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation from conditions like impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis. About 130 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will get either real laser or a sham laser, plus standard physiother…

This study looks at whether a movement screening test can accurately detect changes in Achilles tendon pain in runners over 40. Forty senior runners with Achilles tendinopathy will be randomly assigned to two physiotherapy groups, one with extra stretching. The goal is to see if …

This study uses ultrasound to track how soft tissues like ligaments, tendons, and muscles stretch and move in different groups: baseball pitchers, people with ankle tendon problems, and patients recovering from ACL knee surgery. Researchers want to see if these measurements can h…

This study is creating a new classification system for shoulder calcific tendinitis based on MRI scans. Researchers will look at 400 patients to see if the location of calcium deposits relates to which treatment works best. The goal is to help doctors choose between conservative …

This study looks at why exercise helps some people with shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy but not others. Researchers will use brain scans to see how exercise changes the brain and find out who is most likely to get better. The goal is to make exercise treatments more …

This study aims to find better ways to measure fatigue and walking problems in people with neuromuscular diseases like muscular dystrophy and spinal muscular atrophy. Researchers will use a wearable sensor to track physical activity for one week in daily life and during a walking…