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ID
Source
Health condition
Proximal hamstrings tendinopathy; proximale hamstring tendinopathie
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
UTC echo types as determined by the algorithms based on the stability of the gray-scale pixel brightness over multiple transverse B-mode ultrasound images
Secondary outcome
Within-session intra-observer reliability
Background summary
Ultrasound tissue characterisation (UTC) is a relatively new method that can be used to determine the structure of tendinous tissue. Previous studies have shown differences in Achilles and patella tendon structure between individuals with and without tendinopathy using UTC. No study has investigated whether UTC can detect differences in tendon structure between individuals with proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) and individuals without PHT. Further, the intra-observer reliability of ultrasound tissue characterisation on the conjoint tendon and intramuscular tendon of the biceps femoris longhead is unknown. The primary aim of this study is to validate UTC for the proximal hamstring tendon by investigating whether it can detect differences in tendon structure between individuals with and without clinically diagnosed PHT. A secondary aim is to investigate the within-session intra-observer reliability of ultrasound tissue characterization
Study objective
UTC can detect differences in hamstrings tendon structure between individuals with and without clinically diagnosed proximal hamstring tendinopathy.
Study design
n.a.
Intervention
n.a.
Inclusion criteria
To be eligible to participate in this study as a participant without PHT, the participant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Male;
- Between 18-35 years old;
- Participating in sports that involve running for at least three times per week. Sports that meet the criterion of involving running are football (soccer) rugby, hockey and running.
To be eligible to participate in this study as a participant with PHT, the participant must meet all of the following criteria:
- Male;
- Between 18-35 years old;
- Background in, or currently active in a sport that involves running for at least three times per week;
- Clinically diagnosed PHT.
Exclusion criteria
- Severe visual or hearing impairment;
- BMI outside 18-25;
- Known cardiovascular or other diseases;
For control participants, the following additional exclusion criteria apply:
- History of a previous injury to the thigh within the previous 5 years;
- Pain, ache or soreness in the thigh within the previous year
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL7474 |
| NTR-old | NTR7716 |
| CCMO | NL64767.068.18 |
| OMON | NL-OMON55782 |