Tiny tags track tendon healing after shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT02716441
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how the repaired rotator cuff tendon moves after surgery, which may affect recovery. 125 people getting rotator cuff repair will have small markers placed on the tendon during surgery. CT scans and MRIs over 5 years will track tendon position and healing, and results will be compared to strength and pain reports.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radio-opaque tissue markers (small tags implanted in the tendon during surgery to track its position over time)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better predict which patients will have good or poor recovery after rotator cuff surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve outcomes. The markers are experimental and may not provide clear answers.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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