Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Additional Effect of Steroid on Hyaluronic Acid in Subdeltoid Bursitis

Lead Sponsor:

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital

Conditions:

Subdeltoid Bursitis of the Shoulder

Eligibility:

All Genders

20+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The study employs a double-blind, randomized clinical trial design with 60 patients diagnosed with subdeltoid bursitis. Participants are divided into two groups: the experimental group receives combin...

Detailed Description

Evaluation indicators include pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale for rest, activity, and sleep, and pain threshold via pressure algometer), function (assessed by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Unilateral shoulder pain within the past 3 months
  • Pain during joint movements such as abduction or internal rotation
  • At least one positive result from the following tests: Painful arc, Neer test, or Hawkins test
  • No shoulder injections received in the past 3 months
  • Willingness to receive injection treatment and undergo follow-up assessments at the following time points:
  • Immediate (1 week after injection)
  • Short-term (1 month after injection)
  • Mid-term (3 months after injection)
  • Avoid use of anti-inflammatory painkillers during the study period as much as possible; if intolerable pain occurs, acetaminophen (provided by the researcher) will be used to relieve symptoms

Exclusion

  • Presence of infectious disease, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, or fracture
  • History of malignancy
  • Previous shoulder surgery
  • Sensory deficits
  • Tendon rupture of the rotator cuff or biceps tendon
  • Neurological disorders causing hand weakness or affecting shoulder mobility (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, brachial plexus injury, peripheral neuropathy)
  • Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires
  • Cervical radiculopathy
  • Diagnosed frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Psychiatric disorders
  • Breastfeeding or pregnant women
  • Received shoulder injection within the past 3 months, including corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, Platelet-rich plasma, or any prolotherapy solution

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 25 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

June 30 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06935877

Start Date

April 25 2025

End Date

June 30 2026

Last Update

April 24 2025

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