Comparing Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections and Conservative Treatment for Pain and Function in Athletes with Grade III AC Joint Injuries: A Randomized Trial

Effectiveness of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection in comparison with conservative management in improving pain and function in athletes with Rockwood grade III acromioclavicular joint injuries of shoulder: a randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/09/074070

Enrollment

Registered

2024-09-19

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-10-14

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M259- Joint disorder, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection: 2ml Intra-articular and 2ml over the capsule under US-guidance using the needle (21 Gauge, 5ml syringe) by an in-plain technique Contro

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Rockwood Type 3 Acromioclavicular Joint Dislocation in X-ray of bilateral acromioclavicular joint in Zanca view 2. Age group 18-35 years 3. Duration of injury within 4 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any associated fracture and rotator cuff injury 2. Any previous shoulder surgery 3. Local infection around the shoulder 4. Uncontrolled systemic diseases 5. Local corticosteroid injection within 8 weeks 6. Thrombocytopenia 7. Haemodynamic instability

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1.Shoulder pain measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) 2.Shoulder function measured by Constant Murley Score (CMS)Timepoint: 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Shoulder function measured by Quick Dash scoresTimepoint: 1st, 3rd, 6th, and 12th months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactLaimujam Sobhasini Devi

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal West District, Manipur

joyakoijam2@yahoo.com8732030087

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026