Effect of Ultrasound-guided Hyaluronic or Corticosteroid Injections in Patients With Chronic Subacromial Bursitis
Launched by SHIN KONG WU HO-SU MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Mar 2, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of August 02, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Chronic subacromial bursitis (SAB) is a common shoulder disorder characterized by chronic shoulder pain with a painful arc of motion, which commonly occurs during abduction and sometimes during internal rotation of the shoulder. In addition, the extremes of all passive movements are painful. The range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder is usually not limited or is limited in a non-capsular pattern (mainly abduction and internal rotation). All resisted movements are painless or equally painful, and there is also tenderness over the deltoid region. The diagnosis of SAB remains doubtful until it ...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 1. shoulder pain for more than 1 month
- • 2. age ≥ 20 years old
- • 3. painful abduction or internal rotation with a visual analog scale (VAS) pain score ≥4
- • 4. the presence of a painful arc of motion or pain at the middle to terminal range of shoulder abduction or internal rotation with a soft end feel
- • 5. tenderness over the subacromial bursa
- • 6. a reduction in pain of ≥40% on active shoulder abduction or internal rotation at the terminal range after injection of 3ml of 1%lidocain into the SASD bursa under ultrasound (US) guidance.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • 1. a history of uncontrolled chronic diseases, e.g., malignant neoplasms, blood dyscrasia, and infection
- • 2. previous surgery of the affected shoulder
- • 3. any evidence of a rotator cuff tear or tendinopathy, demonstrated by positive resistive tests or sonographic findings
- • 4. calcification of the rotator cuff, demonstrated by x-ray or sonographic findings
- • 5. the presence of arthritis, such as inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, or crystal-related arthropathy), osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, subacromial spurs, or deformity of the acromion
- • 6. the presence of instability of the affected shoulder
- • 7. a previous fracture near the shoulder region
- • 8. the presence of cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy
- • 9. having received a corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid subacromial or shoulder joint injection in the past 3 months
About Shin Kong Wu Ho Su Memorial Hospital
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare institution dedicated to advancing medical research and patient care through innovative clinical trials. Located in Taipei, Taiwan, the hospital is committed to enhancing health outcomes by conducting rigorous, ethically sound research across various therapeutic areas. With a focus on collaboration and multidisciplinary approaches, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital aims to contribute to the global body of medical knowledge while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficacy for trial participants. Its state-of-the-art facilities and experienced research team enable the hospital to facilitate a wide range of clinical studies, ultimately striving to improve the quality of life for patients both locally and internationally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Taipei, , Taiwan
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Lin-Fen Hsieh, M.D
Principal Investigator
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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