Could your own muscle fibers help fix a torn rotator cuff?
NCT ID NCT03752034
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether injecting a person's own muscle fibers into the shoulder muscle can safely improve strength and function after rotator cuff repair. Researchers take a small sample of chest muscle, break it into tiny fragments, and inject them into the torn muscle during surgery. The trial involves 20 adults aged 40 to 80 with small tears, and its main goal is to check for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous muscle fiber fragments
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to a new way to improve muscle strength and function after rotator cuff surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early safety study with only 20 people. It is not designed to prove effectiveness, and there may be risks from the biopsy or injection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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