An experimental study of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) treatment for shoulder disorders.

An experimental study of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) treatment for shoulder disorders. - An experimental study of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) treatment for shoulder disorders.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000020149

Enrollment

Registered

2015-12-17

Start date

2016-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Rotator cuff tear and recurrent shoulder dislocation

Interventions

LIPUS administration to the shoulder joint Duration: 3 months Administration time: 20 minutes per day

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Diagnosed as the rotator cuff tear or recurrent shoulder dislocation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients who cannot keep the rest position of shoulder for 20 minutes. Mental illness Dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
MRI or CT findings at 3, 6 and 12 months after LIPUS treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
range of motion muscle strength DASH shoulder36	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactTakashi Miyamoto

Tokyo medical and dental university Department of functional joint anatomy

miyamoto.orj@tmd.ac.jp03-5803-4020

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026