Stem Cell Treatment for Partial Rotator Cuff Shoulder Tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether injecting stem cells (special healing cells from umbilical cord tissue) into a partially torn rotator cuff can reduce pain and improve shoulder function. You may qualify if you have persistent shoulder pain from a partial tear that hasn't improved with physical therapy or injections.
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Who can take part
- Age 19 or older
- Shoulder pain for at least 3 months with a pain score of 4 or higher (on a scale of 0–10)
- Partial-thickness rotator cuff tear confirmed by ultrasound or MRI
- Failed conservative treatment (medication, injections, physical therapy) for at least 3 months
- No shoulder injections or surgery on the affected shoulder in the past 3–6 months
- No stem cell therapy previously received for the shoulder
Quick eligibility check
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