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
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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
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Faculty of medicine, Tanta University
RECRUITINGTanta, Egypt
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