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A Novel Classification in Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder: Evaluating MRI Localization and Related Treatment Strategies

NCT07409818 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 400

Last updated 2026-02-13

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Summary

Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder is among the frequently encountered shoulder problems. Conservative treatment is often preferred for its management. Persistent pain, impingement symptoms due to large calcific deposits, and extension into the bone are indications for surgical intervention.

Although many classification methods for calcific tendinitis have been defined in the literature, none of them is directly related to prognosis, treatment options, or surgical management.

The aim of this study is to create a new, easy-to-apply, practical, and treatment-related classification system for calcific tendinitis based on the localization of the deposits on MRI.

Furthermore, the aim is to compile the current patient cohort according to this new classification and examine the relationship between the treatment applied and the deposit localization in the proposed classification.

Conditions

  • Calcific Tendinitis of Shoulder

Interventions

OTHER

Conservative non-surgical treatment

Non surgical conservative treatment consist of all the treatment modalities e.g. analgesic treatment (NSAIDs, paracetamol...), ice packaging, movement restriction, resting etc.

PROCEDURE

Debridement

Debridement intervention can be described as a surgical intervention, which includes debridement of the calcification deposit.

PROCEDURE

Side to side repair

After the surgical debridement of the deposit, sometimes there is a rotator cuff defect. Side to side repair group consist of the cases when the defect is repaired side to side primarily.

PROCEDURE

Anchor Fixation

Anchor fixation group consist of the cases when the rotator cuff defect cannot be repaired side to side, and the surgeon managed the defect by fixating it to the bone with an anchor.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Koç University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mehmet S Demirhan, Medical Doctor · Koç University Hospital

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-10-02
Primary Completion
2026-10-01
Completion
2026-10-02

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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