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Functional Results of Infiltration for Biceps Tendonitis Guided by Ultrasound vs Anatomical Repairs: Variation in Technique

Colombia50 participantsStarted 2024-06-01

Plain-language summary

A randomized clinical trial aimed at comparing the functional outcomes of brachial biceps infiltration guided by anatomical landmarks versus ultrasound guidance. Given that ultrasound guidance has shown an efficacy of 91%, this intervention could potentially be more effective in delivering medication to the target area and achieving improved therapeutic outcomes

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Patients with anterior shoulder pain * Point of maximum pain in long head bíceps tendon at the level of the bicipital groove * Positive speed test * Patients who gave informed consent and accepted follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Calcifying tendonitis of the biceps * Partial or complete rupture of the subscapularis tendon * Glenohumeral joint deformity * Rupture and/or dislocation of the tendon of the long head of the biceps. * Surgery and/or previous infiltrations in the biceps tendon

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

qDASH

Timeframe: initial measurement before treatment administration, final measurement at 4 weeks.

SANE

Timeframe: initial measurement before treatment administration, follow up at 1, 2, 3 and 4 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06856824

SponsorHospital Universitario San Ignacio

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-30

Contact for this trial

Luis A A García, MD

*57 1 5946161 lagarcia@husi.org.co

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