ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

This study tests whether a special patch made from donated human skin, combined with cells from the patient's own bone marrow and shoulder lining, can improve surgical repair of large rotator cuff tears. About 72 adults with massive tears will receive the patch during surgery. Th…

This study looks at whether giving sex hormone therapy to men with low hormone levels can help their shoulder tendons heal better after surgery. About 58 men will receive either hormone pills or a placebo after rotator cuff repair. The goal is to see if the treatment improves ten…

This study compares standard rotator cuff repair surgery to surgery with an added bioinductive implant. The implant is designed to help the tendon heal more completely. About 78 adults with full-thickness tears will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main goal is …

This study compares two surgical procedures for people with large, irreparable rotator cuff tears that cause pain. One procedure smooths the bone where the tear is, and the other places a small balloon under the shoulder to reduce friction. Researchers will use special X-rays to …

This study tests if adding a BioBrace implant during rotator cuff surgery can lower the chance of the tendon tearing again. About 268 adults aged 40-70 with full-thickness tears will be randomly assigned to get surgery with or without the implant. The main goal is to see if the i…

This study tests a new device called the FiberLocker System, which includes a special patch, to see if it helps heal torn rotator cuff tendons after surgery. About 60 adults aged 30 to 70 with a full-thickness tear will take part. The main goal is to check healing on an MRI at le…

This study compares two surgical options for people with large, irreparable rotator cuff tears: partial repair alone versus partial repair with an extra tissue graft (superior capsular reconstruction). Researchers will track pain, shoulder function, and quality of life in 105 adu…

This study tests a digital tool called Band Connect that helps people stick to their home exercise program after shoulder surgery or rotator cuff repair. About 500 adults aged 18 to 89 will use the app, and researchers will track how many exercises they complete, their pain level…

This study tests a gentle therapy called Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for people with rotator cuff injuries. 75 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be split into three groups: MWM, standard physical therapy, or no treatment. Researchers will measure pain, arm…

This study looks at whether motor imagery training—mentally practicing movements without actually moving—can help people with partial rotator cuff tears feel less pain and move better. About 80 adults will either get standard physical therapy or add motor imagery sessions. The go…

This study aims to collect information on how well shoulder replacements work over the long term, following up to 20,000 people for at least 10 years. Participants have various shoulder problems like arthritis, rotator cuff tears, or fractures. The goal is to better understand th…

This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is linked to the type and location of rotator cuff tears in people with shoulder pain. Researchers will measure muscle strength and thigh thickness in 104 adults aged 40-75, then compare shoulder MRI scans. The goal…

This study watches 60 adults having shoulder surgery to see how often a common nerve block causes temporary paralysis of the diaphragm (the main breathing muscle). Participants get one of three types of nerve blocks and are checked with ultrasound for up to 3 days after surgery. …

This study looks at whether certain genes make people more likely to develop rotator cuff tears, a common shoulder problem. Researchers will compare the DNA of 3,500 adults with and without MRI-confirmed tears. The goal is to find genetic markers that could one day help predict r…