New shoulder anchors aim to fix torn tendons
NCT ID NCT07448584
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new medical device called the lok™ suture anchor system for repairing torn tendons and labrum in the shoulder. About 216 adults with rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, or partial tendon avulsions will receive the anchors during surgery. Researchers will track their pain, shoulder function, and tendon healing for 12 months to see if the device is safe and works well.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- lok™ suture anchors (medical device for shoulder repair)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safe and effective option for repairing torn shoulder tendons and labrum, improving function and reducing pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage device trial. The anchors might fail to hold, cause complications, or not improve outcomes over existing methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alixan
RECRUITINGValence, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 26300, France
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