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Study identifier: NCT05896475 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Risk Factors for Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears to Become Symptomatic.

Condition: Rotator Cuff Tears  ·  Sponsor: University Ghent

PhaseN/A
Planned participants207
Who can joinAll sexes, 55 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

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 measurements (psychosocial questionnaires).

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Talk to the study team

Dorien Borms, dr.  ·  +32 9 332 26 34  ·  dorien.borms@ugent.be

Ann Cools, Prof. dr.  ·  +32 9 332 26 33  ·  ann.cools@ugent.be

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Locations (1)

Department of rehabilitation sciencesGhent, Oost-Vlaanderen, BelgiumRecruiting

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