NCT07316712

Effect of TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) Therapy on Chronic Supraspinatus Tendinitis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 46 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aims to investigate the effect of TECAR therapy on pain, shoulder range of motion, functional disability, and handgrip strength in patients with grade II supraspinatus tendinitis.

Detailed description

Tendinopathy occurs when pain arises in a tendon near its origin or insertion due to repetitive activities and reduced functional levels. It happens when the tendon does not properly heal. Thirty percent of tendinopathies related to musculoskeletal conditions are associated with shoulder pain, and supraspinatus tendinitis is the third most prevalent problem. The supraspinatus tendon, part of the rotator cuff of the shoulder joint, is particularly affected. Aging is also a common factor leading to supraspinatus tendon injuries. The primary function of the supraspinatus muscle is shoulder abduction, particularly during movements that elevate the arm overhead. During these motions, the supraspinatus tendon repeatedly passes beneath the acromion process of the scapula, which can result in impingement and subsequent inflammation. An unexpected force or trauma may cause a partial or complete tendon rupture if this condition progresses. Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) offers a unique variety of treatments for chronic and acute pathologies, with contraindications such as pregnancy, pacemakers, and sensitivity to high temperatures. It should be noted that this new technology is a valuable tool in treating various pathologies, particularly when compared with other therapies in terms of the presence and/or absence of specific positive effects. TECAR also has distinct characteristics that are effective even when other treatments fail. This therapy balances the therapist's manual skills and the specialized energy that this technology offers, resulting in increasingly satisfactory outcomes for therapists and patients.

Conditions

• Supraspinatus Tendinitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Conventional treatment	All patients in both groups will receive conventional treatment, 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks. The conventional methods for treating supraspinatus tendinitis include shoulder swings, painless range of motion (ROM) exercises, shoulder joint active-assisted exercises, resistance exercises to improve muscle strength, and pain-reducing physiotherapy modalities like ultrasound.
DEVICE	TECAR (Transfer of Energy Capacitive and Resistive) Therapy	Patients in the experimental group only will receive TECAR therapy, 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks. The treatment will start with an automatic capacitive energy transfer for 10 minutes. Next, the capacitive plaque will be replaced by the resistive electrode, and the neutral electrode will be fixed

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-30
• Primary completion: 2026-02-15
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2026-01-05
• Last updated: 2026-01-05

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt