BPC-157 after rotator cuff repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a peptide called BPC-157 can help you heal better after surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff (the group of tendons that helps you lift your arm). If you're having this surgery, the treatment may improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have a full-thickness rotator cuff tear smaller than 2.5 cm, confirmed by MRI.
- You are scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair at UAMS with one of three specific surgeons.
- Your BMI is between 20.0 and 34.9.
- You do not have diabetes, an autoimmune disease, or a blood-borne infection.
- You have not had prior rotator cuff surgery, and you are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or using certain hormone therapies.
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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