Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Development of a scoring system for diagnosing long biceps tendon injuries

Official title: Creation of a Pre-operative Score, the HASS Score, for Injuries Reliable Diagnosis of Long Biceps Tendon

Run by GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT06446336 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new scoring system to help doctors better diagnose long biceps tendon injuries in patients with ongoing shoulder pain who may need surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Le Havre)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedAugust 20, 2026
Trial IDNCT06446336 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are patients with persistent shoulder pain lasting more than six months who are indicated for surgical intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a ruptured long biceps tendon identified on pre-operative imaging will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to create the HASS Score, a pre-operative scoring system that combines clinical and paraclinical data to improve the diagnosis of long biceps tendon (LBT) injuries. The study addresses the current diagnostic challenges associated with LBT pathologies, which are often entangled with other shoulder conditions, leading to uncertainty in treatment decisions. By establishing a reliable and reproducible diagnostic tool, the research seeks to enhance surgical load management and improve patient outcomes. The study will involve patients who have persistent shoulder pain and require surgical intervention after conservative treatment.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this scoring system could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of long biceps tendon injuries, ultimately improving surgical outcomes for patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of developing a scoring system for LBT injuries is innovative, similar studies in other areas of musculoskeletal diagnostics have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient with operative indication for tenodesis tenotomy, represented by persistence of clinical signs after medical treatment for more than 6 months
* Patient with shoulder pain lasting more than 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with a ruptured LBT on the pre-operative imaging assessment

Where it's running

  • Hôpital Privé de l'Estuaire
    Le Havre, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.