Can collagen and hyaluronic acid boost rotator cuff repair?
NCT ID NCT07285746
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether injecting atelocollagen and hyaluronic acid during rotator cuff surgery improves healing. 124 people aged 40-75 with confirmed tears are enrolled. They receive one or both injections during arthroscopic repair and are followed for 2 years with MRI scans and shoulder function tests. The goal is to see if these substances work better together than alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Atelocollagen and hyaluronic acid injections
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that combining atelocollagen and hyaluronic acid helps rotator cuff tears heal better after surgery, reducing pain and improving shoulder function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 124 participants. The injections are given during surgery, so results may not apply to all tear types. There is no guarantee of a synergistic effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital
Hwaseong-si, 18450, South Korea
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