Repairing a rotator cuff tear with a dermal patch
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether repairing a rotator cuff tear using a patch made from human donor skin improves healing and shoulder function. It is for people with certain types of degenerative tears that can be fully repaired by surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 75 years old
- Your rotator cuff tear is “degenerative” (wear-and-tear), not sudden from a recent injury
- Your tear is full-thickness and about 3 to under 5 centimeters wide, and the surgeon believes it can be fully repaired
- You were diagnosed with an MRI scan
- You can give informed consent and understand the study information
- You agree to use a human dermal patch (donor skin tissue) during repair
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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