Shoulder tendon surgery study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to fix a specific tendon in the shoulder. It is for people who have a problem with that long tendon but do not have a full tear of the other important shoulder tendons.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a problem with the long biceps tendon or a SLAP tear in your shoulder.
- You do NOT have a full tear of the rotator cuff tendons (the muscle group that helps move your shoulder).
- You do NOT have arthritis in the shoulder joint.
- You have not had surgery on this shoulder before.
- You do not have shoulder paralysis or a visible 'Popeye' muscle deformity.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and can answer questions in English or French.
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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