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

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Schulthess Klinik

Zurich, Switzerland, 8008