WithdrawnNot Applicable

Dry Needling and Exercise Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Biceps Tendinitis

Stopped: Withdrawn due to inability to recruit and enroll during COVID-19

United States0Started 2022-09

Plain-language summary

The aim of the research is to determine if participants who receive physical therapy (physiotherapy) including soft tissue mobilization, dry needling, Heavy slow load (eccentric-concentric) exercise (with hand weights specific to the biceps muscle) and a comprehensive rotator cuff and scapular stabilization program achieve greater reductions in pain and disability in the short (3-4 weeks) and long term (6 months) compared to those who receive soft tissue mobilization and a comprehensive rotator cuff and scapular stabilization program. Both treatment approaches are within the standard of care for physical therapists, the aim being to determine the most effective treatment approach. Study participants will be recruited form clinicians and flyers within the university/hospital organization where the study is taking place. Participants will be asked to attend 6 physical therapy visits and complete 6 surveys about their pain and disability.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 64 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-64 years old * Primary diagnosis of bicipital tendinopathy * Primary complaint of anterior shoulder pain in the area of the LHBT * Clinical exam findings (must have positive findings for at least 1/2 of the following: Speed's Test, Yergason's test for biceps tendon pain. * Pain with palpation in area of the biceps tendon * Patient identification of pain in the area of the proximal biceps tendon * NPRS of at least 3/10 at worst in the past week Exclusion Criteria: * History of biceps tendon injection in the past 3 months * History of rotator cuff surgery * History of biceps tenodesis or tenotomy * History of bleeding disorder or anti-coagulation therapy * Diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (as defined by 50% loss of range of motion in 2 out of 3 of the following motions: Shoulder flexion, abduction and external rotation) * Known underlying non-modifiable medical condition (e.g. tumor, fracture, metabolic disease) * Two or more positive neurological signs consistent with nerve root compression * Known allergy to metal * Participant reported aversion to needles

What they're measuring

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Scale (ASES) at Baseline

Timeframe: Baseline

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Scale (ASES) at 3 Weeks

Timeframe: 3 weeks

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Scale (ASES) at 12 Weeks

Timeframe: 12 weeks

American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Scale (ASES) at 6 Months

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04073212

SponsorUniversity of Colorado, Denver

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12

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