Tendon sheath disorder

This trial investigates whether taking pimicotinib—a drug that blocks a protein driving tumor growth—for 12 weeks before surgery can improve outcomes for people with diffuse tenosynovial giant cell tumor (D-TGCT), a rare but aggressive joint tumor with a high recurrence rate. Par…

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 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 whether analyzing synovial tissue can help doctors better manage pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS), a rare joint disease that causes pain and joint damage. Researchers will collect tissue samples from 30 patients through biopsy or surgery to assess quali…