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MRI and biomarkers may predict rotator cuff repair success

NCT ID NCT07781553

Diagnosis Sponsor: Joseph W. Galvin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether MRI scans and biomarkers from shoulder tissue and fluid can predict healing after rotator cuff repair surgery. Researchers will compare these markers in patients who healed well versus those who did not, using MRI taken 6 to 12 months after surgery. The goal is to develop a model that accurately predicts healing outcomes, which could help personalize post-surgical care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MRI without contrast
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to predict which patients will heal poorly after rotator cuff surgery, allowing for personalized treatment plans.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study. The biomarkers may not reliably predict healing, and the results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: age 18-99 years partial or full thickness posterior superior rotator cuff tear that underwent surgical repair and are consented in the Orthopedics Biobank under IRB# 202403832. Exclusion criteria prisoners pregnant patients patients with prior shoulder surgery on the ipsilateral side adhesive capsulitis patients undergoing concomitant distal clavicle resection worker's compensation patients with postoperative complications.

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Conditions

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Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff tears

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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