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New patch could help shoulder tendons heal stronger after surgery

NCT ID NCT05439850

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares standard rotator cuff surgery to surgery plus a bioinductive patch that aims to help the tendon heal better. About 78 adults with full-thickness tears will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The main goal is to see if the patch leads to fewer tendon defects on ultrasound one year after surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Bioinductive implant (a patch placed on the tendon during surgery to promote healing)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could mean fewer repeat tears and better shoulder function after rotator cuff surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-phase study. The patch may not improve healing rates, and surgery always carries risks like infection or stiffness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome Rotator Cuff Tear Arthropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ROTATOR CUFF TEAR ARTHROPATHY ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Henry Ford Health

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States

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