CompletedNot Applicable

High Energy Density Pulse Electromagnetic Field for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy

Taiwan24 participantsStarted 2023-01-31

Plain-language summary

The aim of our study is to investigate the efficacy of high energy density pulse electromagnetic field for patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy

Age range20 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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✓. age between 20 to 75 years old
✓. persistent shoulder pain for at least 3 months and pain VAS score \>=5
✓. positive result in any of the following physical examinations: Hawkins-Kennedy, Neer or Jobe tests
✓. confirmed rotator cuff tendinopathy by ultrasonography or MRI

✕. complete or full-thickness tear of rotator cuff found by ultrasonography or MRI
✕. previous shoulder surgery
✕. previous history of severe trauma in shoulder
✕. cervical radiculopathy related shoulder pain or referred pain
✕. other shoulder diseases: adhesive capsulitis, calcifying tendinopathy, radiology-confirmed acromion type III, shoulder instability, degenerative osteoarthritis, labral tear
✕. present with any of the following systemic diseases: active infection, sever and uncontrolled medical condition, cancer, immune-related or rheumatoid arthritis, hyperuricemia and gout
✕. previous treatment with articular or subacromial steroid injections within the last 3 months
✕. cognitive impairment with loss of ability to sign the agreement and receive rehabilitation

Change in Pain Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)

Timeframe: baseline, immediate after treatment, 4 weeks, 12 weeks

NCT IDNCT05483517

SponsorTri-Service General Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-08

Results submitted2024-11-19