Could a donor skin patch prevent shoulder re-tears?
NCT ID NCT04975581
First seen May 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looks at 40 adults aged 50 to 75 with large rotator cuff tears. Half get standard surgery, and half get surgery plus a human skin patch. The goal is to see if the patch lowers the chance of the tendon tearing again one year later. Participants will have MRI scans and check-ups to compare healing and costs.
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University Hopsitals of Leicester NHS Trust
RECRUITINGLeicester, United Kingdom
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