Forearm muscle and tendon thickness in shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at the thickness of forearm muscles and tendons in people with shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff problems, compared to people without shoulder pain. The goal is to see if there are differences that could help with diagnosis or treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have shoulder pain on one side that has lasted at least 6 weeks.
- Your pain is in the front or side of your shoulder and gets worse when you lift your arm or do overhead activities.
- You have had at least three clinical tests that suggest rotator cuff-related shoulder pain.
- You have not had shoulder surgery or a major shoulder injury in the past.
- You are not pregnant and can understand the study procedures.
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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