Dissolvable shoulder implant offers new hope for torn rotator cuffs
NCT ID NCT07208448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study is testing a new, dissolvable shoulder spacer in 20 people over 50 with large rotator cuff tears. The spacer is placed in the shoulder to reduce friction and pain. Researchers are checking if it is safe and helps improve shoulder function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
degradable shoulder spacer (implantable device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this spacer could provide a new option to relieve pain and improve shoulder function in people with large rotator cuff tears, potentially delaying or avoiding more invasive surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, first-in-human study with only 20 participants. The spacer may not work as expected, could cause complications like infection or device migration, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Assuta Ashdod Hospital
RECRUITINGAshdod, Israel
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Humanitas Gavazzeni Castelli
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBergamo, Bergamo, 24125, Italy
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Ichilov (Sourasky Medical Center)
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGTel Aviv, Israel
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
RECRUITINGBologna, Bologna, 40136, Italy
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