New implant aims to fix torn shoulder tendons
NCT ID NCT05721560
First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
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.
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Locations
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Orthopädisch Chirurgisches Centrum (OCC)
Tübingen, 72074, Germany
What this could mean
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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