Shoulder tendon transfer vs. reconstruction for large tears
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgeries to repair large rotator cuff tears (torn shoulder tendons). One moves a nearby tendon, the other uses a patch. It aims to find which works better for pain and mobility.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- An MRI must show a massive rotator cuff tear (large tear in your shoulder tendons).
- You cannot have severe shoulder arthritis or a damaged deltoid (the muscle on top of your shoulder).
- You cannot have a torn subscapularis tendon that can't be fixed, or an active infection.
- You cannot have had shoulder surgery before or have a stiff shoulder.
- You must be willing to have one of the two surgical procedures.
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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