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Does Sarcopenia Influence Rotator Cuff Tear Patterns? Radiological Insights From Patients With Rotator Cuff Syndrome

NCT07183774 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 104

Last updated 2025-11-26

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass due to aging, which consequently leads to a decline in muscle function. It is considered an independent risk factor for falls and fractures, disability, postoperative complications, and mortality. Rotator cuff tears are known to be influenced by systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disorders, and osteoporosis. The aim of our study is to investigate whether there is a relationship between sarcopenia and rotator cuff tears, and if so, to determine the location and type of the tear.

Conditions

  • Rotator Cuff Tears
  • Sarcopenia
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Sarcopenia will be assessed using the STAR (Sonographic Thigh Adjustment Ratio) method.

A detailed evaluation of shoulder MRI scans will be conducted. The presence and severity of supraspinatus tendon tears, as well as the presence of muscle atrophy (assessed using the tangent sign), will be recorded. In addition, tears in other rotator cuff tendons, signs of tendinitis, and any other pathological findings will also be documented.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
40 Years
Max Age
75 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-01-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2025-12-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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