shoulder tendinopathy. Injury of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of shoulder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: The treatment is in 5 sessions using a 35 cm square electrode with a current of 2 miliAmp. During this intervention, the anode electrode is placed on the primary mo
Sponsors
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult patients aged 20-65 years Pain at least 6 weeks MRI-confirmed shoulder tendonitis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation Complete rotator cuff rupture History of tumor and malignancy Active infection in the shoulder joint or surrounding tissues Coagulation disorders and using anticoagulant drugs cervical radiculopathy Systemic rheumatic disorders Contraindications to tDCS such as metal or electronic implants, pacemakers, pregnancy and history of epilepsy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale. Timepoint: before intervention, 1 month after intervention, 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: A 10-point VAS scale that the patient should give a score from 0 to 10.;The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH). Timepoint: before intervention, 1 month after intervention, 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: DASH Questionnaire with 21 questions.;World health organization quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF). Timepoint: before intervention, 1 month after intervention, 3 months after intervention. Method of measurement: world health organization quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF) with 30 items. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeyla Yarmohammadi
Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed