Frequency Analysis of the Ultrasound Images in Rotator Cuff Tendon

NCT04859413 | Unknown

• 1 other identifier: 202102043RINA
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Previous studies used spatial frequency analysis of tendon ultrasound images and considered that the parameters can reflect the micro-structure of the tendon. In this study, we try to recruit and analysis the rotator cuff tendon in healthy adults with different ages and different equipment to explore the the normal range and differences of spatial frequency parameters. The hypotheses of this study are (1) the young and the elderly would have significantly different spatial frequency value; and (2) there would be significant different results between different equipment.

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Keywords

ultrasonography; rotator cuff tendon

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• spatial frequency analysis parameters

  spatial frequency analysis in the ultrasound images of rotator cuff tendon

  Day 1

Study Arms (2)

the young group

healthy participants age between 20 and 40

the elder group

healthy participants age over 60

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

adults from NTUH rehabilitation outpatient department, from NTU, or adults in connection with colleagues in the NTUH rehabilitation department or School and Graduate Institute of Physical Therapy in Collage of Medicine of NTU.

You may qualify if:

• (1) age between 20-40 or age over 60;
• (2) no bilateral shoulder pain or discomfort within six months;
• (3) no past diagnosis in shoulder or upper extremities.

You may not qualify if:

• (1) fracture of upper extremities before;
• (2) be diagnosed as neck radiculopathy, central nervous system lesion of brain, or peripheral nervous system lesion of upper extremities;
• (3) rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune disease;
• (4) have received any shoulder injection or surgery;
• (5) tendon tear in shoulder sonograms.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• National Taiwan University Hospital: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rotator Cuff Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rupture; Wounds and Injuries; Shoulder Injuries; Tendon Injuries

Study Officials

• Chao Yuan-Hung, PhD

  National Taiwan University Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Chao Yuan-Hung, PhD

CONTACT

0933121572; yuanhungchao@ntu.edu.tw

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 19, 2021
• First Posted: April 26, 2021
• Study Start: April 1, 2021
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2021
• Study Completion: September 1, 2021
• Last Updated: April 26, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-04