Clinical Trial

Intralesional Versus Perilesional 5% Dextrose Injection in Partial Rotator Cuff Tears

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Summary
This prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial aims to compare the clinical and ultrasonographic outcomes of intralesional and perilesional 5% dextrose injection in patients with partial rotator cuff tears. Eligible participants will be randomized into two parallel groups. Both groups will receive ultrasound-guided 5% dextrose injection to the supraspinatus enthesis. In addition, one group will receive intralesional 5% dextrose injection, while the other group will receive perilesional 5% dextrose injection using the peppering technique. Injections will be performed in three treatment sessions at 21-day intervals. All participants will receive a home-based exercise program after completion of the injection treatments. Clinical outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 9 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment, and ultrasonographic outcomes will be assessed at baseline and 12 weeks.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07688902
Lead Sponsor Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Conditions Partial Rotator Cuff Tears, Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy, Shoulder Pain Chronic, Supraspinatus Tendon Tear
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2025-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-07