Shoulder replacement for severe rotator cuff tears
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a specific type of shoulder replacement for people with severe, untreatable rotator cuff tears and shoulder pain. The goal is to reduce pain and improve shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have a large, unrepairable rotator cuff tear and shoulder pain that limits daily activities
- Be diagnosed with conditions like arthritis, a broken shoulder, or failed previous shoulder surgery
- Have a functioning deltoid muscle (the muscle on top of the shoulder)
- Be willing to follow study rules and sign a consent form
- If you already had the surgery, it must have been within the last year and your medical records must be available
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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