Could weak muscles predict shoulder tear patterns?

NCT ID NCT07183774

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) influences the type and location of rotator cuff tears. Researchers will assess muscle health in 104 adults aged 40-75 with shoulder problems using ultrasound and strength tests, then compare their MRI scans to see if tear patterns differ. The goal is to understand if muscle health is a factor in how these tears develop.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If a link is found, it could help doctors predict rotator cuff tear patterns based on muscle health, potentially guiding more personalized treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for a connection, so it won't directly improve patient outcomes. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome Sarcopenia Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ROTATOR CUFF SYNDROME ROTATOR CUFF TEARS SARCOPENIA SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health Science University Haydarpaşa Numune Research and Training Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Üsküdar, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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