Ultrasound and EMG may tell inflammatory from mechanical shoulder issues
NCT ID NCT07681999
First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares muscle thickness around the shoulder blade in people with early ankylosing spondylitis (an inflammatory condition) versus those with mechanical shoulder blade movement problems. Researchers use ultrasound and electromyography (EMG) to see if they can tell the two causes apart. The goal is to improve early diagnosis and guide treatment.
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 successful, this could improve early diagnosis of inflammatory versus mechanical causes of shoulder blade movement problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to a new diagnostic test.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of medicine, Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, Egypt
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