Standardization of Shear Wave Elastography of the Deltoid Muscle

Overview

About this study

This study seeks to define normal values and repeatability of the deltoid muscle in healthy volunteers and to establish scanning parameters and protocols to enable further clinical trials to examine the utility of shear wave elastography of the deltoid in various disease processes, targeted operative planning and predicting of surgical outcomes.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy volunteers age 18 and over
  • No previous shoulder surgeries
  • No shoulder pain lasting more than 2 weeks over the last 1 year
  • No previous diagnosis of rotator cuff tear
  • Exercises at least two times per week
  • No targeted shoulder exercises in the last 12 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Less than 18 years of age
  • Know to be pregnant
  • Allergic to contact gel
  • Suffering from a chronic pain condition or >2 weeks of shoulder pain in the last year
  • Previous diagnosis of a shoulder injury
  • Targeted shoulder exercises within the last 12 hours
  • Prisoners

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Tobias Kummer, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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