Radial Shockwave Versus Ultrasound Phonophoresis

Launched by CAIRO UNIVERSITY · Apr 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to compare two types of treatments for people with a painful shoulder condition called chronic supraspinatus tendinitis. The trial will involve three groups: one group will receive radial shockwave therapy along with regular physical therapy, the second group will get ultrasound phonophoresis (a type of ultrasound treatment) plus regular physical therapy, and the third group will only receive conventional physical therapy. The goal is to see which treatment works better in managing shoulder pain and improving function.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 18 and 60 years old, have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 24.9, and experience specific symptoms of shoulder pain. This includes tenderness in certain areas of the shoulder and difficulty with movements like lifting the arm. However, those with certain other shoulder conditions, recent surgeries, or specific injuries will not be included. If you decide to participate, you can expect to receive one of the treatments and be monitored by healthcare professionals throughout the study. This trial is not yet recruiting participants, so keep an eye out for updates if you're interested.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria:- BMI 18.5-24.9
• • 18 years to 60
• • with Unilateral Chronic Supraspinatus Tendinitis.
• • Tenderness is found over the supraspinatus as it passes sub-acrominal and anterolateral.
• • The patient reported with positive Jobe's test (empty can test)
• • The patient reported pain with active shoulder elevation in the scapular plane (eg: welders, plate workers, slaughterhouse workers and overhead playing athletes).
• • The patient reported pain with resisted isometric abduction
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Case reports, treatments after surgery, did not meet our specified outcome parameters, traumatic incidents,
• • Partial tears at surgery
• • Massive retracted tears at surgery
• • Frozen shoulder.
• • Rotator cuff tear.
• • Glenohumeral or acromioclavicular arthritis