Ultrasound stiffness test for shoulder tendon damage
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a special ultrasound technique called elastography, which measures how stiff your shoulder tendon is, to check for damage or tears. It compares this with MRI results to see if it can be a reliable alternative to MRI for diagnosing shoulder tendon problems.
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Who can take part
- You have shoulder pain, whether from an injury or another cause.
- You are over 18 years old.
- You have not had surgery on your rotator cuff (the group of tendons in the shoulder).
- You do not have calcium deposits in your shoulder tendons (known as calcific tendinopathy).
- You have no medical reason that prevents you from having an MRI, like a pacemaker or certain metal implants.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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