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Inflammation of a tendon, usually resulting from an overuse injury. It is characterized by swelling of the tendon, tenderness around the inflamed tendon, and pain while moving the affected area of the body.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for tendinitis has been reported in the published literature.
2 FDA-approved treatments are available for tendinitis, including NAPROXEN SODIUM (NAPROXEN SODIUM, approved 1996) and INDOMETHACIN (INDOCIN, approved 1985).
Brand Name | Generic Name | Mechanism | Approved | Market Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
37 clinical trials registered, 14 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, medical devices, drug therapy, and procedural interventions. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE4, 3 PHASE3, 29 NA. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT04923477](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04923477) |
Data assembled from 4 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 18, 2026, 7:14 PM UTC
NAPROXEN SODIUM
NAPROXEN SODIUM |
— |
1996 |
Available |
INDOCIN | INDOMETHACIN | — | 1985 | Available |
Gene therapy approaches for tendinitis have been reported in the published literature.
37 trials found
Therapeutic Exercise for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy / Subacromial Pain Syndrome - Outcomes and Mechanisms |
NA |
University of Southern California |
RECRUITING |
[NCT06376981](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06376981) | Hyaluronic Acid in Shoulder Tendinopathy | PHASE3 | Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee | RECRUITING |
[NCT07470190](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07470190) | Anatomical Evaluation of Supraspinatus Through Ultrasonography and Biomechanical Measurements Following Different Combinations of Physical Therapies in Patients of Supraspinatus Tendinitis | NA | Sehat Medical Complex | RECRUITING |
[NCT07401758](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07401758) | Clinical Eficacy of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Patellar Tendinitis | NA | Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University | RECRUITING |
[NCT06095050](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06095050) | Embolization Treatment of Chronic Refractory Shoulder Tendinopathy | NA | Brigham and Women's Hospital | RECRUITING |
307 publications have been identified in PubMed for tendinitis. Kisho has analyzed 192 by research type. Research spans Clinical Trial Publication (23%), Case Report / Case Series (20%), and Review / Meta-Analysis (19%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Clinical study results | 44 | 23% |
Patient case studies | 39 | 20% |
Research summaries | 36 | 19% |
Disease patterns and progression | 25 | 13% |
Laboratory research | 20 | 10% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 18 | 9% |
Other research | 9 | 5% |
New treatment approaches | 1 | 1% |
Smith AK (2026). [PMID: 41777436](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41777436/). *Int J Sports Phys Ther*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Braud SC (2026). [PMID: 41885377](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41885377/). *Work*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Chandran A (2026). [PMID: 41816314](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41816314/). *J Athl Train*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Mohseni M (2026). [PMID: 30422536](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30422536/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Roberts CC (2026). [PMID: 35593869](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35593869/). *Unknown Journal*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Davis DD (2026). [PMID: 29262079](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29262079/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Johnstone T (2026). [PMID: 41823309](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41823309/). *Am J Sports Med*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Dydyk AM (2026). [PMID: 31869165](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31869165/). *Unknown Journal*. [Other]
Lambers Heerspink FO (2026). [PMID: 41718640](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41718640/). *Acta Orthop*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Tafti D (2026). [PMID: 34283462](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34283462/). *Unknown Journal*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]