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Effectiveness of Non-surgical Management in Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinopathy (THE EFFECT TRIAL)

Spain116 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study will be to compare the effectiveness of an exercise therapy program with extracorporeal shockwave therapy, ultrasound-guided percutaneous irrigation and a wait and see approach in people with rotator cuff calcific tendinopathy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * calcification deposit in the rotator cuff confirmed by diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, MRI or X-ray); * pain and loss of function in the shoulder; * not currently receiving physiotherapy or ESWT. Exclusion Criteria: * previous treatments on last year (e.g., injections, ESWT, US-PICT, surgery, etc.); * other shoulder disorders or trauma (e.g., fractures, dislocations, rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder or shoulder instability); * known allergy to any of the pharmacological products used in the study; * taking oral anticoagulants * taking oral steroid within the six months prior to participation in the study; * cancer, systemic disease, pregnancy or infection; * neck pain.