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

Sponsor
Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital
Study ID
NCT07183774
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

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

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
40 Years - 75 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

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

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 19, 2025
Start date
Jan 1, 2025
Status verified
Nov 2025
Primary completion
Dec 1, 2025
Completion
Dec 30, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
104 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Patients with rotator cuff tear
    Patients with parsiyel or full thickness rotator cuff tear in supraspinatus tendon
  • Arm: Patients without rotator cuff tear
    Patients without tear in supraspnatus tendon

Primary Outcome Measure

STAR value [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

Central Contacts

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