Needle Tenotomy Techniques for Tendinopathy
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this study is to determine if a newer tenotomy technique utilizing an ultrasound needle is more effective than the traditional tenotomy technique utilizing a simple hypodermic needle for gluteal tendinosis. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Is pain from the gluteal tendinosis improved with either technique, and, if so, is there a difference in the improvement between techniques?
2. Is there an improvement in function for gluteal tendinosis, and, if so, is there a difference between techniques?
Who Is on the Research Team?
Kyle V Goerl, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either PNT or PUT for the treatment of gluteal tendinosis
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in pain and physical function post-procedure
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Percutaneous Ultrasonic Needle Tenotomy (PUT)
- Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Tenotomy (PNT)
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Active Control
Traditional tenotomy technique utilizing a hypodermic needle.
Tenotomy utilizing a mechanized ultrasonic device to perform the procedure (Tenex)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Colorado, Denver
Lead Sponsor
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