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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
156 (estimated)
Sponsor
Nantes University Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with new shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy. Participants will receive more frequent check-ins with a doctor to help improve their condition faster than standard care.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
I have shoulder pain that started less than 6 months ago
I am between 18 and 65 years old
I have pain on activity rated at least 4 out of 10
My pain matches the symptoms of rotator cuff tendinopathy
You may not be able to join if
I cannot have steroid injections
I have shoulder pain from trauma such as dislocation or fracture
I have already had a steroid injection for my shoulder in this episode
I have neurological issues affecting my shoulder
I have other shoulder problems like arthritis or frozen shoulder
I have a tendon calcification larger than 0.5 cm
I have had shoulder surgery before
I have a full-thickness tear of a tendon
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria.
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The main objective of the study is to determine whether tight management of patients in early rotator cuff tendinopathy would lead to better clinical improvement than standard management. In a randomized study, we propose to compare two types of management, with a tight control group having one consultation per month for the first 3 months, in order to readapt or intensify management, whereas the …
The main objective of the study is to determine whether tight management of patients in early rotator cuff tendinopathy would lead to better clinical improvement than standard management. In a randomized study, we propose to compare two types of management, with a tight control group having one consultation per month for the first 3 months, in order to readapt or intensify management, whereas the control group will only be seen at 3 months after inclusion. We hypothesize that this close follow-up will lead to more rapid clinical improvement and reduce the transition to chronicity and the associated costs (inclusion of a medico-economic analysis taking into account, in particular, healthcare consumption and time off work).
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria :
Patient with new-onset shoulder pain related to rotator cuff tendinopathy
* Age between 18 and 65
* Shoulder pain on activity for less than 6 months with VAS≥4/10 and/or OSS≥20
* Pain compatible with rotator cuff tendinopathy according to the rotator cuff tendinopathy accordin…
Inclusion Criteria :
Patient with new-onset shoulder pain related to rotator cuff tendinopathy
* Age between 18 and 65
* Shoulder pain on activity for less than 6 months with VAS≥4/10 and/or OSS≥20
* Pain compatible with rotator cuff tendinopathy according to the rotator cuff tendinopathy according to the BESS (British Elbow and Shoulder Society) guidelines
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication to steroid injections
* Shoulder pain related to trauma (dislocation, fracture) or acute tendon rupture requiring short-term surgery
* Steroid injection already performed on the shoulder studied for the current episode
* Neurological pathology affecting the shoulder
* Other shoulder disorders (inflammatory arthritis, frozen shoulder, glenohumeral joint instability, pain associated with acromioclavicular arthropathy)
* Tendon calcification \> 0.5 cm.
* Previous shoulder surgery
* Full-thickness tear of one tendon
* Pregnant women
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