Status:

WITHDRAWN

Dry Needling and Exercise Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Biceps Tendinitis

Lead Sponsor:

University of Colorado, Denver

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Newcastle, Australia

Conditions:

Bicep Tendinitis

Biceps; Tenosynovitis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-64 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of the research is to determine if participants who receive physical therapy (physiotherapy) including soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, Heavy slow load (eccentric-concentric) exercise (...

Detailed Description

The overall purpose of the pilot study is to test the feasibility of methods and procedures for later use to conduct a large study to determine if patients who receive physical therapy including dry n...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18-64 years old
  • Primary diagnosis of bicipital tendinopathy
  • Primary complaint of anterior shoulder pain in the area of the LHBT
  • Clinical exam findings (must have positive findings for at least 1/2 of the following: Speed's Test, Yergason's test for biceps tendon pain.
  • Pain with palpation in area of the biceps tendon
  • Patient identification of pain in the area of the proximal biceps tendon
  • NPRS of at least 3/10 at worst in the past week

Exclusion

  • History of biceps tendon injection in the past 3 months
  • History of rotator cuff surgery
  • History of biceps tenodesis or tenotomy
  • History of bleeding disorder or anti-coagulation therapy
  • Diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (as defined by 50% loss of range of motion in 2 out of 3 of the following motions: Shoulder flexion, abduction and external rotation)
  • Known underlying non-modifiable medical condition (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic disease)
  • Two or more positive neurological signs consistent with nerve root compression
  • Known allergy to metal
  • Participant reported aversion to needles

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

September 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04073212

Start Date

September 1 2022

End Date

December 1 2025

Last Update

June 30 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Education 1 Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

2

Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and Performance

Boulder, Colorado, United States, 80309