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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Le Havre) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06446336 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
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.