Test collagen patch versus standard care after rotator cuff repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares a collagen “patch” placed during arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery versus the usual standard repair. It looks at safety and whether the patch improves healing and shoulder function after surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a full-thickness rotator cuff tear that can be repaired by bringing the tendon back with minimal tension
- Your MRI and X-rays are available to confirm the tear type and rule out other causes of pain
- You tried non-surgical treatment first (about 4–6 weeks of physical therapy and/or guided exercises, plus activity changes)
- You can attend all follow-up visits and do the post-surgery physical therapy plan
- You agree to take part in the study and sign the consent form
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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