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First received: May 31, 2023

Clinical Trial: Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Rotator Cuff Tears

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Why do Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears Become Painful? Effect of Biomechanical, Psychosocial and Painrelated Factors.

Brief Summary: In this prospective study, subjects older than 55 years with a degenerative asymptomatic rotator cuff tears will be followed for a period of 2 years.After testing, a symptom registration form will be filled in every 3 months.The test moment consists of pain measurements (pain pressure thresholds and conditioned pain modulation), biomechanical measurements (strength (including hand grip strength), range of motion, ultrasound (while measuring electromyographic activity) and shear wave elastography) and psychosocial…

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