Platelet-rich plasma for partial rotator cuff tears
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can help heal partial tears in the rotator cuff (shoulder tendons). It is for people who have had shoulder pain and limited movement for up to 3 months and have not had shoulder injections before.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older
- You have a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon in your shoulder, confirmed by imaging within the last 3 months
- You have shoulder pain (at least 4 on a 0-10 scale) and limited range of motion (more than 25% loss)
- You have not had any injections or surgery in the affected shoulder
- You are not taking blood thinners, certain arthritis medications, or drugs that affect your immune system
- You do not have other serious shoulder problems, autoimmune diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, or pregnancy
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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