Umbilical cord stem cells injected into shoulder to heal torn tendon
NCT ID NCT06794294
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords can safely help heal partial rotator cuff tears. 21 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months who haven't improved with other treatments will receive a single injection of stem cells into the tear. Researchers will measure pain and shoulder function over time to see if it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-surgical treatment for partial rotator cuff tears, potentially reducing pain and improving shoulder function.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1/2a trial with only 21 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The stem cells could cause side effects like injection site reactions or fail to improve symptoms.
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Locations
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Joint & Spine Center, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine
RECRUITINGSeoul, Korea, 07061, South Korea
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