Tendinitis

This study will check if a new physical exam called Said's test can accurately diagnose biceps tendon injuries in the shoulder. Researchers will test 144 adults, including those with shoulder injuries and healthy volunteers. Two doctors will perform the new test and standard test…

This study tests whether a new medicine called Fexuprazan (Fexuclue) can prevent stomach ulcers caused by NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen. About 360 adults with joint or muscle pain who need daily NSAIDs will take either Fexuprazan or an older drug (Lansoprazole) for 24 weeks. T…

This study compares two non-invasive treatments—high-intensity laser therapy and shock wave therapy—for people with chronic shoulder pain from supraspinatus tendinitis. Researchers will measure pain and disability in 48 adults over several weeks to see which approach works better…

This study tests if a newer ultrasound-guided needle works better than a standard needle to treat gluteal tendinosis—a painful tendon condition in the buttock area. About 110 adults who haven't improved after 3 months of other treatments will be randomly assigned to one of the tw…

This study tests whether adding shockwave therapy or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to a standard exercise program helps people with long-term Achilles tendon pain. One hundred active adults aged 18-65 with symptoms lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to exerci…

This study looks at whether adding famotidine (an acid-reducing drug) to standard painkillers (paracetamol and ibuprofen) helps people with calcific tendinitis of the shoulder feel less pain and move better. About 200 adults with shoulder pain and calcium deposits will be followe…

This study tests whether taking a supplement called HMB, along with a standard rehab program, can reduce pain and improve knee function in athletes with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Thirty athletes will receive either HMB or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers will measu…

This early-phase trial will test four orthobiologic treatments—PRP, bone marrow concentrate, hyaluronic acid, and nanofat—in 300 adults with various muscle, joint, tendon, or bone conditions. The goal is to see if these natural substances can reduce pain and improve joint functio…

This study tests whether a long-hold isometric exercise can reduce pain and improve function in competitive weightlifters with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). About 24 athletes will either do the supervised exercise or follow routine training. Researchers will measure pain…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with common pains (neck, shoulder, back, or knee) do their prescribed home exercises more regularly. About 30 adults will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing traditional exercises. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether applying an ozonated gel with ultrasound (phonophoresis) can reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with chronic supraspinatus tendinitis. Forty adults aged 30-60 with mild to moderate tendon issues will receive either the ozone gel treatment…

This study looks at whether TECAR therapy, a type of energy treatment, can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with chronic supraspinatus tendinitis (a common tendon injury). About 46 adults with grade II tendinitis will receive the therapy. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether a personalized exercise program based on muscle structure works better than a standard eccentric heel-drop program for people with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Twenty adults with mid-tendon pain for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to one of …

This study aims to translate and adapt a widely used questionnaire for musculoskeletal problems into Urdu. Researchers will enroll 110 Urdu-speaking adults, including patients with muscle or joint issues and healthy volunteers. The goal is to create a validated tool to measure sy…

This study looks at how patients feel when reading their own medical notes. Some will read the original doctor's note, others will read a simpler version written by artificial intelligence. Researchers want to see if the AI summary changes how much patients trust their doctor or …

This study will use ultrasound to check for tendon inflammation (tenosynovitis) in children with two types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA): polyarticular and oligoarticular. Researchers will examine 106 children under 16 at Assiut University Hospital, comparing physical ex…

This study looks at how athletes at risk for patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) move during jumps. Researchers will use a camera system to track knee, hip, and ankle angles in 60 male athletes over 12 months. The goal is to find early movement changes that could lead to better…

This study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…

This study tests a decision support system called SmaRTWork to help people on sick leave due to muscle or back pain return to work. About 298 adults in Norway will either use the system or receive usual care. The main goal is to see if the tool helps them return to work sustainab…

This study will measure harmful molecules called AGEs in 300 people with various rheumatic diseases (like rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis) and compare them to healthy volunteers. AGEs build up over time and can cause inflammation. Researchers will use a non-invasi…