Longitudinal Study of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears

NCT01085942 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 288-05082 (REK)2006049
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to analyze the natural course of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Tear

Keywords

rotator cuff tear; asymptomatic; natural course; tear characteristics; Asymptomatic rotator cuff tears; Natural course of rotator cuff tears

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Symptoms from a rotator cuff tear

  The symptomatic status of initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears is followed up by reexamination after three and eight years

  8 years

• Tear characteristics on MRI and sonography

  Tear characteristics from initially asymptomatic rotator cuff tears are followed up by reexamination by MRI and sonography after three and eight years

  8 years

Study Arms (1)

Asymptomatic rotator cuff tear

Subjects identified with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects identified with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear

You may qualify if:

• Subjects with an asymptomatic rotator cuff tear at least in one shoulder, tear demonstrated both on MRI and sonography, ASES score exceeding 90 points

You may not qualify if:

• Earlier periods with shoulder pain and dysfunction, earlier treatment for shoulder problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Vestre Viken Hospital Trust: lead

Study Sites (1)

Martina Hansen's Hospital

Sandvika, 1306, Norway

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Keener JD. Surveillance of conservatively treated rotator cuff tears is warranted. Commentary on an article by Stefan Moosmayer, MD, PhD, et al.: "The natural history of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears. a three-year follow-up of fifty cases". J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jul 17;95(14):e101 1-2. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00526. No abstract available.

  PMID: 23864184 BACKGROUND

• Moosmayer S, Smith HJ, Tariq R, Larmo A. Prevalence and characteristics of asymptomatic tears of the rotator cuff: an ultrasonographic and clinical study. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2009 Feb;91(2):196-200. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.91B2.21069.

  PMID: 19190053 RESULT

• Moosmayer S, Tariq R, Stiris MG, Smith HJ. MRI of symptomatic and asymptomatic full-thickness rotator cuff tears. A comparison of findings in 100 subjects. Acta Orthop. 2010 Jun;81(3):361-6. doi: 10.3109/17453674.2010.483993.

  PMID: 20450423 RESULT

• Moosmayer S, Tariq R, Stiris M, Smith HJ. The natural history of asymptomatic rotator cuff tears: a three-year follow-up of fifty cases. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Jul 17;95(14):1249-55. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.L.00185.

  PMID: 23864172 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rupture; Wounds and Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Study Officials

• Stefan Moosmayer, MD

  Vestre Viken Hospital Trust

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 11, 2010
• First Posted: March 12, 2010
• Study Start: October 1, 2008
• Primary Completion: June 1, 2011
• Study Completion: August 1, 2011
• Last Updated: January 23, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-01

Locations

NO (1)