Status:
UNKNOWN
Ultrasound-guided Lavage of Calcific Deposits of the Rotator Cuff
Lead Sponsor:
Schulthess Klinik
Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The primary goal of the study is to assess ultrasonographic Power Doppler signals after ultrasound-guided puncture and lavage of rotator cuff calcific tendinitis of the shoulder. Secondary outcomes ar...
Detailed Description
In our study we investigate the intensity of the power doppler signal after ultrasound-guided puncture and lavage (UGPL) of the rotator cuff calcific tendinitis. We assume that UGPL will lead to intra...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient aged 18 years and older
- Pain in the deltoid region worsening with activities above shoulder level and/or at night with a calcific deposit
- Ultrasound evaluation of the calcific deposit with type I or II characteristics, a solitary conformation, a minimum size of 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.4cm (length x width x depth) and without clear signs of resorption (PDUS grade 0 - I°, see study procedure).
- In case of multiple calcific deposits, it has to be warranted that the other deposits are smaller than the minimum size of 1.0 x 0.5 x 0.4cm and with no signs of PDUS signals.
- Qualification for more intensive treatment on account of no clinical improvement after a minimum of 3 months with conservative treatment (physical therapy and oral anti-inflammatory drugs).
- able to understand the content of the patient information / consent form in German and give consent to take part in the project
Exclusion
- Previous UGPL or surgery of the affected shoulder
- Treatment with subacromial injection (SAI) or ESWT in the three months before inclusion
- Other causes of shoulder complaints (e.g. rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, inflammatory arthritis, bursitis, …)
- Intervention failure (no retrieval of calcific material, leakage of the injected saline, disruption of the calcific rim or distribution of calcific material)
- Patients with a language barrier hindering questionnaire completion
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05264935
Start Date
May 1 2022
End Date
April 1 2024
Last Update
July 19 2023
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Schulthess Klinik
Zurich, Switzerland, 8008