Rotator cuff repair with stem cells for large shoulder tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding umbilical cord stem cells to standard arthroscopic rotator cuff repair helps heal large or massive tears better. It may be an option if you have had shoulder pain for at least three months and other treatments haven't worked.
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Who can take part
- You are 19 years old or older.
- You have had shoulder pain on one side only for at least three months that scores 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You have a large or massive full-thickness rotator cuff tear confirmed by an MRI or CT arthrogram.
- You have not tried or have not responded to standard treatments like pain relievers or physical therapy.
- You have not had a cortisone injection in that shoulder in the past three months.
- You have not had rotator cuff surgery on that shoulder in the past six months.
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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