SUper-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE) in Normal and Tendinopathic Tendons

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The goal of this observational study is to test whether a new ultrasound method, called SUper Resolution ultrasound imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE), can image the small blood vessels found in tendons of persons with a tendon overuse injury (tendinopathy). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is the method sensitive enough to detect the smallest blood vessels * What information about the blood flow can be obtained (flow velocity, pressure, shape of the vessels) * Can the flow in an injured tendon be distinguished from that of a healthy one Participants will receive a non-invasive ultrasound examination of their Achilles (heel) or patellar (knee) tendon, using an advanced high frequency research ultrasound system. Researchers will compare participants with either an Achilles or patellar tendon overuse injury to participants with healthy tendons, to see if there are distinct differences in the blood vessels that could help diagnose and treat the injuries.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 70
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• 18 to 70 years of age.

• BMI below 30.

• Able to lie still for 1 minute.

• Capable of providing signed informed consent.

Locations
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Denmark
Institute of Sports Medicine
RECRUITING
Copenhagen
Contact Information
Primary
Rene B Svensson, PhD
rene.brueggebusch.svensson@regionh.dk
+45 38635870
Backup
Max FR Merkel, MSc
max.flemming.ravn.merkel@regionh.dk
+45 38635059
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-02-08
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 135
Treatments
Control
Healthy Controls. Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE) of both Achilles and Patellar Tendons.
Tendinopathy Achilles
Patients with Achilles Tendinopathy. Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE) of Achilles Tendons.
Tendinopathy Patellar
Patients with Patellar Tendinopathy. Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE) of Patellar Tendons.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
Collaborators: Technical University of Denmark

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