Can a tiny spacer restore shoulder function in massive tears?
NCT ID NCT07745647
First seen Aug 04, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing a new non-degradable shoulder spacer in people over 50 with massive rotator cuff tears. The spacer is designed to be placed in the shoulder to help improve pain and function. The study will look at how safe the device is and whether it helps with symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Voll Non-Degradable Shoulder Spacer
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this spacer could offer a new treatment option for massive rotator cuff tears, potentially reducing pain and improving shoulder function without the need for more invasive surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, first-in-human study with only 10 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet established. The device may not provide the expected benefits or could cause complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assuta Ashdod Hospital
Ashdod, Israel
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