Repairing large shoulder tears with BioBrace support
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two surgical approaches for fixing large, two-tendon rotator cuff tears in the shoulder, using a product called BioBrace®. It may help you understand which approach leads to better recovery and shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- Your shoulder tear was confirmed on MRI as large/massive (>3 cm) involving two specific tendons (supraspinatus and infraspinatus).
- You do not have shoulder joint arthritis (glenohumeral osteoarthritis).
- Your shoulder symptoms score is not better than 60 (Western Ontario rotator cuff score must be 60 or less).
- Your health is stable: diabetes is controlled (A1C 7% or less) and nutrition is adequate (albumin 30 g/L or higher).
- You are not pregnant, have no infection, and you can understand and follow post-surgery instructions.
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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