Could a shot of your own fat make rotator cuff surgery last longer?
NCT ID NCT06960343
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding a small amount of a patient's own processed fat tissue during arthroscopic rotator cuff repair can improve healing and reduce the chance of the tendon tearing again. About 52 adults with full-thickness tears will be followed for at least 5 years after surgery. The main goal is to see if the fat injection lowers the re-tear rate on MRI and improves shoulder function and pain.
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ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO
RECRUITINGMilan, Italy, 20122, Italy
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