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Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.
Sponsor: University Ghent
Summary
In this prospective study, subjects older than 55 years with a degenerative asymptomatic rotator cuff tears will be followed for a period of 2 years. After testing, a symptom registration form will be filled in every 3 months. The test moment consists of pain measurements (pain pressure thresholds and conditioned pain modulation), biomechanical measurements (strength (including hand grip strength), range of motion, ultrasound (while measuring electromyographic activity) and shear wave elastography) and psychosocial measurements (psychosocial questionnaires).
Official title: Why do Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears Become Painful? Effect of Biomechanical, Psychosocial and Painrelated Factors.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
55 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
207
Start Date
2023-06-02
Completion Date
2026-10
Last Updated
2024-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Locations (1)
Department of rehabilitation sciences
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium