Supraspinatus Calcifying Tendonitis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two different ranges of energy flux density with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in treatment of supraspinatus calcifying tendonitis.
Interventions
an energy level of 0.20mJ/mm2, 2400 pulses once a week for 4 weeks.
Sponsors
University of Roma La Sapienza
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* no visible clinical benefits by previous conservative treatment * medium and large calcific deposits, according to Bosworth classification * type I and II Gartner deposits
Exclusion criteria
* presence of tiny calcific deposits, according to Bosworth classification * type III, according to the Gartner classification * age (if less than 18 years old), diabetes, coagulation diseases or anticoagulant therapy, tumors, bone infections, previous shoulder surgery, pregnancy, pace-maker, acute bursitis demonstrated by ultrasound imaging, rheumatoid arthritis or other connective tissue diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Constant Murley Scale | Change in the mean Constant Murley Scale (CMS) scores at 3 and 6 months was the primary endpoint. | Constant-Murley scale is the scoring system used to assess shoulder function in four of the studies being reviewed. It combines physical examination tests with subjective evaluations by the patients and consists of 35 points and 65 points respectively. Its strength is the method of its application, which is quite clearly described, and its being an improvement on pre-existing scales |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogic Scale | The change in the mean Visual Analogic Scale scores from baseline to 3 and 6 months after the intervention | It is a horizontal line, 10 cm in length with 0 cm labeled no pain and 10 cm labeled worst pain I have ever had. The patient marks on the line the point that they feel represents their perception of their current state |
Outcome results
None listed