Anti-bone-drug test to help shoulder tendon healing after surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This Phase 2 trial studies whether an anti-osteoporosis medicine (zoledronic acid) can improve healing after surgery for a chronic rotator cuff tear in the shoulder. If you qualify, you would also follow a specific 4-week physical therapy plan using a shoulder support pad.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be age 50 to 70 years
- Have an MRI-confirmed rotator cuff tear done within 6 months before surgery
- Your tear must be small (up to 3 cm at the biggest point)
- You must not be pregnant and must be willing to join the study
- Be willing to do a unified physical therapy plan for 4 weeks after surgery using a shoulder abduction pad
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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