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Study on Shoulder Scans for Injuries

This study is looking to see if a special type of ultrasound, called compression elastography, can help find rotator cuff injuries. We will compare it to results from MRI scans and regular ultrasounds to see how well it works. We are looking for volunteers who want to improve their health while helping researchers.

Age & Gender

  • 18 years ~ 80 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

You'll visit us once to get pictures of your shoulder or arm using two types of ultrasound. We will guide your arm into different positions for the scans. If you are in the healthy group, you will do some easy exercises and then have another scan right after.

In-person visits:
1
Total length of participation:
about 2 hour visit

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

  • MRI-confirmed upper extremity tendinitis or partial tears (shoulder or elbow)
  • Patients ages 18 to 80 at the UNC Orthopedics clinic

Not eligible if:

  • do not have tendinitis

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

UNC Health at Carolina Pointe II
6011 Farrington Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

David Berkoff
Orthopaedics - Sports Medicine

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Bones, Joints, Muscles
Injury/Injury Prevention

IRB Number

20-1042

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