Pectoralis minor tightness and rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether tightness in a small chest muscle (pectoralis minor) is linked to rotator cuff tears. If you have a partial rotator cuff tear or a healthy shoulder, you might be able to join to help answer this question.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old.
- You have a partial rotator cuff tear and are scheduled for surgery, OR you have a healthy shoulder with no rotator cuff or other shoulder problems seen on an MRI.
- You have not had any major injury to your shoulder.
- You do not have thoracic outlet syndrome or an inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis.
- You have not had surgery on the affected shoulder before.
- You are willing to participate in the examination.
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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