Tendinitis

This trial investigates whether a single injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), made from a person's own blood, can reduce pain and improve function in chronic patellar tendinopathy (knee tendon pain). The study includes 29 adults aged 18–65 who have had tendon pain for over th…

This study looked back at 214 patients who had shoulder surgery using two specific devices (ToggleLoc and JuggerLoc) to reattach soft tissue to bone. The goal was to see if the devices helped the tissue heal properly and were safe. Results showed most patients had good healing wi…

This study tested an injection of stromal vascular fraction, a mixture of cells from the patient's own fat tissue, for patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). Thirty participants received the injection under ultrasound guidance. The goal was to see if it could improve symptoms and…

Researchers at Emory University are testing whether shear wave elastography, an ultrasound technique that measures tissue stiffness, can tell the difference between healthy tendons and painful ones. The study enrolls about 56 people, some with tendinopathy and some without, and s…

This study looked at whether infrared thermography (a heat-sensing camera) can help diagnose patellar tendinopathy, a common knee injury in athletes. Researchers compared thermal images from 54 athletes—some with the condition and some healthy—to see if heat patterns and texture …

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff causes long-lasting shoulder pain when calcium builds up in the tendon. Standard treatment flushes the deposit with fluid, but the calcium often dissolves slowly. Researchers are testing whether injecting sodium thiosulfate, a chemical that…

Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff causes long-lasting shoulder pain when calcium builds up in a tendon. A common treatment is ultrasound-guided needling and lavage to break up and flush out the deposit, often followed by a corticosteroid injection to prevent a pain flare. R…

Researchers compare two treatments for long head of the biceps brachii tendinopathy, a common cause of shoulder pain. One group receives a single ultrasound-guided injection of triamcinolone acetonide and lidocaine around the tendon. The other group receives transcutaneous electr…

This study tests whether a special laser (LightForce) can reduce shoulder pain caused by inflammation from conditions like impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis. About 130 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will get either real laser or a sham laser, plus standard physiother…

This study tests if a biceps tendon cutting procedure (tenotomy) done in the doctor's office with a tiny camera and local anesthesia works as well as the same surgery in an operating room. 14 adults with shoulder pain from biceps or rotator cuff problems will be enrolled. The mai…

This study looks at whether adding deep friction massage to a standard exercise program helps people with bicipital tendinitis (a painful shoulder condition). Researchers will measure pain, movement ability, fear of movement, and quality of life in 42 adults aged 20-55. The goal …

This study compared two procedures for treating painful calcium buildup in the shoulder: barbotage (a needle-guided washout) and shock wave therapy. Sixty-three adults aged 30–60 with chronic shoulder pain were randomly assigned to one treatment. Researchers tracked pain levels a…

This study tested whether adding a nerve-stimulating technique (ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation) to standard treatments (electrolysis and eccentric exercises) helps athletes with jumper's knee. 26 adults aged 18-50 who played sports at least 3 times a week and had …

This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The g…

This study looked at 80 people with painful calcium deposits in the shoulder tendon that didn't get better with standard care. All received a needle procedure to remove the deposits, and half also got an injection of their own platelet-rich plasma (PRP). The goal was to see if ad…

This study looked at whether adding a technique called tissue flossing (wrapping an elastic band around the lower leg and doing exercises) to standard heel-drop exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with Achilles tendinopathy. Thirty adults aged 20-45 with long…

This study tested whether a hands-on technique called fascial manipulation can improve shoulder movement and body awareness in people with rotator cuff tendinitis. Thirty-two adults with persistent shoulder pain received the therapy twice a week for four weeks. Researchers measur…

This study tested two common treatments for Achilles tendinopathy in 24 male football players aged 18-30: eccentric calf exercises (lowering the heel off a step) and wearing heel insoles. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured pain, ankle movement, and function. The goal is to find …

This study tested whether a combination of two medicines (etoricoxib and betamethasone) works better than just one (etoricoxib) for reducing pain from sudden joint swelling conditions like bursitis, tendinitis, or synovitis. About 89 adults with pain in their shoulder, elbow, kne…

This study tested whether combining two physical therapies—extracorporeal shockwave therapy and cryoflow (cold) therapy—can reduce shoulder pain and spasticity in stroke survivors with rotator cuff tendonitis. Thirty participants received either one therapy alone or both together…

This study tested two types of Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) in 42 people with patellar tendinopathy, also known as jumper's knee. The goal was to see if the tape could reduce pain and improve how the knee moves during walking, jogging, and other activities. Researchers…

This study tested a procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) in 12 people with long-term elbow or foot pain that didn't get better with usual treatments like physical therapy or medication. The procedure uses tiny particles to block abnormal blood vessels though…

This study looked at how people with patellar tendinopathy (a common knee overuse injury in sports) move their legs during side-cutting, compared to healthy individuals. Sixty participants—30 with the injury and 30 without—performed side-cutting tasks while motion capture cameras…

This study looked at 28 elite male ice hockey players to see how patellar tendinopathy (a common knee overuse injury) affects leg strength and power. Players were grouped by ultrasound findings into healthy, one-sided, or both-sided tendon issues. They performed leg strength test…

This completed study looked at 62 people with patellar tendon injuries to see if a special MRI technique called diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) can better measure tendon structure. Participants had MRI and ultrasound scans, did knee function tests, and filled out questionnaires. T…