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NCT03456778 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Assessing the Tendons With Shear Wave Elastography
A clinical trial of Tendinopathy, sponsored by Emory University.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- 150
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03456778: Recruiting study of Tendinopathy, sponsored by Emory University.
NCT03456778 is a study of Tendinopathy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, below the 1,052-participant average among 10 other Tendinopathy trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03456778, a study of Tendinopathy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Emory University.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 150 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to utilize Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to study the viscoelastic properties of tendons to understand the functional differences between normal/asymptomatic and symptomatic tendon states. The study will also assess the degree of tendon healing following standard of care treatment.
Primary Outcome
Shear wave elastography imaging will be used to establish baseline measurements of viscoelastic properties of tendons, such as the Achilles, patellar, quadriceps, epicondylar, and rotator cuff, among asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Shear Wave Elastography
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-02-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-07 |
What NCT03456778 shows while recruiting
NCT03456778 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 150 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,052-participant average among 10 other Tendinopathy trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Tendinopathy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Shear Wave Elastography is the first listed.
NCT03456778 reports a single indexed study location in Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03456778 about?
NCT03456778 is a clinical study titled "Assessing the Tendons With Shear Wave Elastography". The purpose of this study is to utilize Shear Wave Elastography (SWE) to study the viscoelastic properties of tendons to understand the functional differences between normal/asymptomatic and symptomatic tendon states. The study will also assess the degree of tendon healing following standard of care...
What is the current status of trial NCT03456778?
This trial is currently recruiting. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2018-02-27. Estimated completion is 2026-07.
What conditions does trial NCT03456778 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Tendinopathy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03456778?
The interventions under investigation include: Shear Wave Elastography (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03456778?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03456778 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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