New shoulder surgery offers hope for massive rotator cuff tears
NCT ID NCT06258278
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a modified surgical technique for people with massive, irreparable rotator cuff tears. The procedure moves the lower trapezius tendon to help restore shoulder function. Twenty-five patients will be followed to see if pain decreases and shoulder ability improves.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Arthroscopic-assisted lower trapezius tendon transfer surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this surgical technique could offer a new option to reduce pain and improve shoulder function for people with massive rotator cuff tears that cannot be repaired.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 25 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or failure to improve symptoms.
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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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Gazi University Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, 06560, Turkey (Türkiye)