Stem cell therapy for chronic shoulder pain from partial rotator cuff tear
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a single injection of stem cells from donated umbilical cord tissue can help people with a partial rotator cuff tear that hasn't healed with standard treatments like physical therapy or injections. If you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and a partial tear confirmed by MRI or ultrasound, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older.
- You have had shoulder pain on one side for at least 3 months.
- You have tried treatments like medication, injections, or physical therapy for more than 3 months without enough relief.
- You have a partial rotator cuff tear seen on MRI or ultrasound.
- You have not had a shoulder injection in the last 3 months or rotator cuff surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other shoulder conditions like a complete tear, frozen shoulder, or arthritis in the shoulder joint.
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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