Clinical Trials

Inclusion Criteria:

Group 1:

• 18 – 70 years of age at the time of consent.
• Use of a manual wheelchair as the primary mode of mobility.
• Functional upper extremity range of motion.
• Willingness to participate in study.
• Ability to return to receive shoulder MRI 1-3 times/year, and once per year receive physical exam.

Group 2

• 18-70 years of age at time of consent.
• Able to walk independently with no reliance on an orthotic, prosthetic, or gait aid.
• Functional upper extremity range of motion.
• Willingness to participate in study.
• Ability to receive shoulder MRI 1-3 times/year, and once per year receive physical exam.

Exclusion Criteria:

Group 1

• Previous diagnosis of bilateral complete supraspinatus tendon tears prior to spinal cord injury or suspected complete bilateral supraspinatus tendon tears with physical exam.
• They have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence.

Group 2

• Any documented musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that would be expected to impact shoulder health or change ability to walk independently.
• Previous diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral complete supraspinatus tendon tear(s) prior to enrollment or suspected complete. supraspinatus tendon tear with physical exam
• They have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence.

Eligibility last updated 8/13/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.