Sound waves vs. shoulder pain: a new procedure aims to heal torn tendons
NCT ID NCT05590494
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a procedure called ultrasonic tenotomy can help people with a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon in the shoulder. The procedure uses ultrasound to guide a needle-like device that breaks up and removes damaged tendon tissue, potentially stimulating healing. Researchers will measure changes in pain, strength, and range of motion over time in 15 participants. The goal is to see if this approach can improve symptoms and quality of life for those with this common shoulder injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasonic tenotomy, a procedure using ultrasound guidance to break up and remove damaged tendon tissue
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this procedure could offer a minimally invasive option to relieve pain and restore shoulder function in people with partial rotator cuff tears.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure carries typical risks of any invasive treatment, such as infection or tissue damage.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic Health System - Onalaska
RECRUITINGOnalaska, Wisconsin, 54650, United States
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