Ultrasound and EMG may tell inflammatory from mechanical shoulder issues

NCT ID NCT07681999

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026

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.

ankylosing spondylitis

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Faculty of medicine, Tanta University

    RECRUITING

    Tanta, Egypt

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