Shoulder spacer for large rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new type of shoulder implant (a spacer) that is placed in the shoulder to help people with a large, full-thickness rotator cuff tear. The goal is to see if it can reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a full-thickness massive rotator cuff tear (a large tear in the tendons around your shoulder).
- You must be at least 50 years old.
- You should be in generally good health, able to live independently, and willing to attend all follow-up visits.
- You cannot have had drug or alcohol abuse within the past year.
- You cannot be participating in any other clinical study at the same time.
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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