Using Doppler Ultrasound to Treat Calcified Tendinitis
Official title: The Effect of Doppler Ultrasound on Calcified Tendinitis: a Double Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital · NCT06503302 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using Doppler ultrasound can help people with painful calcium deposits in their shoulder feel better and move more easily.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taipei) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | June 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06503302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are individuals experiencing chronic shoulder pain for more than one month with confirmed calcified deposits on X-ray.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with needle phobia or known allergies to medications like Triamcinolone and Lidocaine may 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of color Doppler ultrasonography in managing calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, a condition characterized by calcium deposits in the rotator cuff tendons. Patients with chronic shoulder pain and confirmed calcified deposits via X-ray will be treated using ultrasound Doppler techniques to assess and potentially improve their condition. The study aims to determine if this imaging method can enhance treatment outcomes by providing better insights into the inflammation and characteristics of the calcifications. The approach combines diagnostic imaging with therapeutic interventions to address the pain and mobility issues associated with this condition.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment strategies for patients suffering from calcified tendinitis, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound in diagnosing shoulder conditions is established, the specific application of color Doppler ultrasonography for treating calcified tendinitis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. chronic shoulder pain for more than 1 month 2. shoulder X-ray showed calcified deposit Exclusion Criteria: 1. patient with needle phobia 2. patient with known allergy to medication like Triamcinolone and Lidocaine
Where it's running
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Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hung-Chou Chen — Taipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital
- Study coordinator: Mei Sean Loh
- Email: 19210@s.tmu.edu.tw
- Phone: +886 02-22490088
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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.