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Ultrasound Guiding Pharmacopuncture Therapy for Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

South Korea40 participantsStarted 2023-12-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to confirm the comparative effect and accuracy of ultrasound procedures by conducting a practical randomized controlled clinical study comparing patients (20 patients) with ultrasound-guided pharmacoacupuncture and patients (20 patients) without checking ultrasound images in 40 patients with whom complain of moderate or higher pain with 5 or higher NRS when stabilizing the shoulder joint.

Who can participate

Age range

19 Years – 69 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those between 19 and 70 years of age. * Those whose NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) of shoulder joint pain is 5 or higher and who complain of pain when abducting. * When supraspinatus tendinopathy is confirmed on MRI. * Those whose symptoms above last for more than 1 month. * Those who agree to participate in clinical research and provide written test subject consent. Exclusion Criteria: * For patients diagnosed with a specific serious disease that may cause shoulder pain (acute fracture, dislocation of the shoulder, complete rupture of rotator cuff, etc.) * For patients whose pain was caused by a condition other than the shoulder (tumor, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, cervical disc herniation, etc.) * In patients with other chronic conditions (such as stroke and myocardial infarction, kidney disease, diabetic neuropathy, dementia, epilepsy, etc.) that may interfere with treatment effectiveness or interpretation of outcomes * Patients currently taking steroids, immunosuppressants, mental illness drugs, or other drugs that may affect their findings * Inadequate or unsafe medication: hemorrhagic disease, anticoagulant therapy, severe diabetic patients with risk of infection * Patients who have taken drugs that can affect pain such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) within the last week or have experienced acupuncture treatment * For patients who have received steroid injections within the last 3 months * In the case of pregnant wome…

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Shoulder pain numeric rating scale, NRS

Timeframe: Week 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,13

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06222710

SponsorJaseng Medical Foundation

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-07-14

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