Stem cell therapy for rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using tendon stem cells during arthroscopic surgery can help heal small to medium-sized rotator cuff tears. It may be an option if you have had shoulder pain or limited function that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatments like physical therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your rotator cuff tear is small (less than 1 cm) or medium (1 to 3 cm).
- You have had shoulder pain or trouble using your shoulder for at least 3 months despite non-surgical treatments.
- You have not had a steroid or hyaluronic acid injection into the shoulder in the last 3 months.
- You do not have other shoulder problems like instability, labral tears, or large tendon retraction.
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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