New implant aims to fix torn shoulder tendons

NCT ID NCT05721560

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: BAAT Medical Products B.V. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early study tests a new device called SINEFIX to repair small rotator cuff tears (up to 2 cm) in 9 adults. The implant is placed during keyhole surgery to reattach the torn tendon to the bone. Researchers will use MRI scans to check if the tendon heals properly and if there are any complications like re-tears or implant dislocation.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: SINEFIX implant (a device used to reattach torn rotator cuff tendons during arthroscopic surgery)
What this could lead to: If successful, this implant could offer a more reliable way to repair small rotator cuff tears, potentially reducing re-tear rates and improving shoulder function.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study (9 people) with no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. The implant could dislocate or cause bursitis, and long-term benefits are unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS (RCTS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Centrum (OCC)

Tübingen, 72074, Germany

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