Ultrasound 'Tissue Stiffness' test could reveal hidden rotator cuff healing problems
NCT ID NCT05691374
First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique called shear-wave elastography can measure the quality and elasticity of tendons after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery. Researchers will compare the operated shoulder to the healthy one in 75 people who had surgery between 2015 and 2020. They will also use standard ultrasound, physical exams, and patient questionnaires to see if this new method provides useful information about healing and function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shear-wave elastography (SWE) ultrasound examination
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better ways to monitor tendon healing after rotator cuff surgery, helping doctors identify problems earlier and improve recovery strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an exploratory study, so it may not change clinical practice. Ultrasound measurements can vary and may not perfectly reflect true tendon strength or function.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Basel, Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma surgery
Basel, 4031, Switzerland
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