Development of a scoring system for diagnosing long biceps tendon injuries
Creation of a Pre-operative Score, the HASS Score, for Injuries Reliable Diagnosis of Long Biceps Tendon
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Le Havre) |
| Trial ID | NCT06446336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients with persistent shoulder pain lasting more than six months who are indicated for surgical intervention.
Not a fit: Patients with a ruptured long biceps tendon identified on pre-operative imaging will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Le Havre
- Hôpital Privé de l'Estuaire — Le Havre, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Olivier COURAGE, MD
- Email: o.courage@wanadoo.fr
- Phone: + 33 2 76 89 97 93
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.