Tendon transfer versus partial repair for massive rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgeries for massive rotator cuff tears that are hard to repair: moving a nearby tendon to replace the torn one, or doing a partial repair. The goal is to see which gives better shoulder function and pain relief.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- 18 years or older
- Massive rotator cuff tear confirmed by MRI or during surgery
- Tendon pulled back 3 cm or more, or less than 15 mm of tendon left, or severe fatty degeneration
- Unable to rotate your arm outward (a sign of severe tear)
- No previous surgery on the affected shoulder
- No complete tear of the subscapularis (another shoulder tendon)
- No severe shoulder arthritis or other major shoulder injuries
- No major health conditions that could affect surgery outcome
- Able to speak English or French and attend follow-up visits
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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