Comparing two patches for rotator cuff repair surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of patches (one made from human skin, the other from cow collagen) used during rotator cuff surgery to help the torn tendon heal better. It's for people who need a patch to strengthen the repair.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a full-thickness rotator cuff tear that can be completely repaired, but your surgeon thinks a patch will help it heal.
- You do not have severe arthritis in your shoulder joint (Hamada grade 2 or higher).
- You do not have nerve damage or weakness in the arm on the same side as your injured shoulder.
- Your injury is not part of a workers' compensation claim or lawsuit.
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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