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Effects of Hyaluronic Acid for Subdeltoid Bursitis

Therapeutic Effects of Hyaluronic Acid in the Treatment of Subdeltoid Bursitis

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07729527
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-07-27
Start date
2026-07-31
Completion date
2026-12-31
Last updated
2026-07-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Subdeltoid Bursitis of the Shoulder

Keywords

subdeltoid bursitis, hyaluronic acid, pain, function, quality of life

Brief summary

The study employs a double-blind, randomized clinical trial design with 50 patients diagnosed with subdeltoid bursitis. Participants are divided into two groups: with either cross-linked hyaluronic acid or non-crossed-linked hyaluronic acid injection. All injections are guided by ultrasound. Assessments are conducted before treatment and at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months post-treatment.

Detailed description

Evaluation indicators include pain (measured by Visual Analog Scale, and pain threshold via pressure algometer), function (assessed by Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index), quality of life (using the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF).

Interventions

DEVICEHyaluronic Acid (HA), 2 ml, single injection

hyaluronic acid, 2ml, single injection

Sponsors

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

Unilateral shoulder pain within the past 2 weeks Pain during joint movements such as abduction or internal rotation At least one positive result from the following tests: Painful arc, Neer test, or Hawkins test No shoulder injections received in the past 3 months Willingness to receive injection treatment and undergo follow-up assessments at the following time points: Immediate (1 week after injection) Short-term (1 month after injection) Mid-term (3 months after injection) Avoid use of anti-inflammatory painkillers during the study period as much as possible; if intolerable pain occurs, acetaminophen (provided by the researcher) will be used to relieve symptoms

Exclusion criteria

Presence of infectious disease, inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, or fracture History of malignancy Previous shoulder surgery Sensory deficits Tendon rupture of the rotator cuff or biceps tendon Neurological disorders causing hand weakness or affecting shoulder mobility (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, brachial plexus injury, peripheral neuropathy) Cognitive impairment preventing completion of questionnaires Cervical radiculopathy Diagnosed frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Psychiatric disorders Breastfeeding or pregnant women Received shoulder injection within the past 3 months, including corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid, Platelet-rich plasma, or any prolotherapy solution

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Shoulder Pain and Disability IndexScore change from baseline to 1 week, 1 months and 3 months of treatment, higher score, the better outcomeA questionnaire to evaluate the severity of shoulder pain and disability in patients with shoulder problems; higher scores indicated more significant pain and disability.The score ranges from 0 to 100: 0 = no disability; 100 = most severe disability

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and HandScore change from baseline to 1 week, 1 months and 3 months of treatment, higher score, the better outcomeThe questionnaire to measure physical function and symptoms in people with upper-limb disorders, including conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand. The score ranges from 0 to 100: 0 = no disability; 100 = most severe disability
Range of motions of shoulder jointScore change from baseline to 1 week, 1 months and 3 months of treatment, higher score, the better outcomeRange of motion of the shoulder joint, from 0 to 160, the higher range of motion, the greater function
World Health Organization Quality of LifeScore change from baseline to 1 week, 1 months and 3 months of treatment, higher score, the better outcomeAssesses 4 key domains: Physical Health, Psychological , Social Relationships and Environment, score ranges 0-100, higher score indicates greater health
visual analog scaleScore change from baseline to 1 week, 1 months and 3 months of treatment, higher score, the better outcomeMeasuring subjective pain intensity, score ranges from 0 to 10 (or 0 to 100 mm, depending on format), the higher score indicates more severe symptom

Countries

Taiwan

Contacts

CONTACTRu-Lan Hsieh, Dr, MD
M001052@ms.skh.org.tw886 + 2-28332211
STUDY_CHAIRRu-Lan Hsieh

Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 30, 2026