Comparing treatments for shoulder fracture with rotator cuff tear
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a specific type of shoulder fracture (a break in the greater tuberosity) that is also accompanied by a rotator cuff tear. It aims to find the best approach to help your shoulder heal and regain strength.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 76 years old.
- You have a fracture of the greater tuberosity (a bump on your upper arm bone) that is displaced (the pieces are at least 1 mm apart).
- You also have a rotator cuff tear (a tear in the shoulder muscles/tendons), which was confirmed by CT or MRI.
- The fracture happened within the last 72 hours (3 days).
- You do not have serious heart, liver, or kidney problems, and you are willing to attend follow-up visits for 12 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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