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Assessing the Efficacy of the Treatment of Tendinopathy With Shear Wave Elastography
Led by Emory University · Updated on 2025-08-14
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying tendinopathy, a common condition causing chronic tendon pain and degeneration, to understand the differences between normal and symptomatic tendon states using Shear Wave Elastography (SWE). This observational study aims to compare the viscoelastic properties of tendons in people with and without symptoms and to evaluate tendon healing after standard treatments. The study includes moderate-to-severe chronic tendinopathy cases lasting more than six months. Participants undergo ultrasound imaging using SWE to examine tendons such as the Achilles, patellar, quadriceps, epicondylar, and rotator cuff. The study includes two groups: asymptomatic volunteers with lower extremity pain but no tendon involvement, and symptomatic volunteers diagnosed with tendinopathy. Some participants may have repeated imaging for up to one year to monitor tendon healing following standard care. During the study, participants will have tendon imaging sessions lasting about 20 minutes each. The research team will measure tendon properties at baseline and track changes in tendon healing over 3, 6, and 12 months. They will also assess functional scores related to Achilles and patellar tendons and foot and ankle disability at multiple timepoints. This detailed follow-up helps understand tendon function and recovery over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Assessing the Tendons With Shear Wave Elastography
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients presenting with lower extremity pain but without tendon involvement (asymptomatic volunteers)
- Patients presenting with a clinical diagnosis of tenalgia (symptomatic volunteers)
- Diagnosis of tendinopathy confirmed by ultrasound (symptomatic volunteers)
- Aged 18 to 65 years
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnancy
- History of tendinopathy or surgery and morphologic abnormalities
- History of systemic, metabolic, or endocrine diseases, or psoriasis
- History of treatment with corticosteroids, estrogens, long term quinolone antibiotics, or cholesterol drugs
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Baseline
Participants undergo shear wave elastography imaging to assess tendon structure and biomechanical function.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 12 months
Participants diagnosed with tendinopathy may have repeated shear wave elastography imaging and assessments to monitor tendon healing after standard of care treatment.
Visits at Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12 for imaging and assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30329
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Research Team
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David Reiter, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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