New BioBrace scaffold aims to boost shoulder surgery healing
NCT ID NCT05487677
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether adding a special scaffold called BioBrace to the standard stitch repair of a shoulder muscle (subscapularis) during total shoulder replacement leads to better healing. About 100 adults getting shoulder replacement will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard repair or the repair reinforced with the BioBrace. The main goal is to compare ultrasound images of the muscle healing, and also to see if there are any differences in shoulder function or pain.
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Active substance
BioBrace scaffold (a biocomposite implant used to reinforce the repaired rotator cuff muscle during shoulder replacement surgery)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a stronger, more reliable repair of the shoulder muscle after replacement, potentially improving healing and reducing the chance of re-tear.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial focused on imaging outcomes, not yet proven to improve patient symptoms. The BioBrace is a new device, and its long-term safety and effectiveness are still unknown.
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Stanford University
RECRUITINGRedwood City, California, 94063, United States
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