ROTATOR CUFF TEARS

This study tests a special patch made from donated human skin, combined with cells from the patient's own bone marrow and shoulder lining, to repair large rotator cuff tears. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the chance of the tendon tearing again after surgery. About 72…

This study looks at whether giving sex hormone therapy to men with low hormone levels can help their shoulder tendons heal better after surgery. About 58 men will receive either hormone pills or a placebo after rotator cuff repair. The goal is to see if the treatment improves ten…

This study tests a new device called the FiberLocker® System, which includes a special patch, to see if it helps heal torn rotator cuffs after surgery. About 60 adults aged 30 to 70 with a full-thickness tear will be enrolled. Researchers will use MRI scans at least 6 months afte…

This study compares two surgical options for people with large, irreparable rotator cuff tears that cannot be fully repaired. One group gets a partial repair alone, the other gets a partial repair plus an extra procedure called superior capsule reconstruction. Researchers will me…

This study looks at whether motor imagery training — mentally practicing movements without actually moving — can help people with partial rotator cuff tears feel less pain and move better. About 80 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard physical therapy, the othe…

This study tests a hands-on technique called Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for people with rotator cuff injuries. Researchers want to see if it reduces pain, improves daily function, and helps the shoulder sense its position better. 75 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 …

This study looks for genetic differences that may make some people more likely to have rotator cuff tears or affect how well they heal. Researchers will compare DNA from 3,500 adults with and without shoulder tears, all confirmed by MRI. The goal is to better understand why tears…

This study watches 60 adults having shoulder surgery to see how often a common nerve block temporarily paralyzes part of the diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe. Participants get one of three types of nerve blocks, and doctors use ultrasound to check for diaphragm movement…

This study looks at whether sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is linked to the type and location of rotator cuff tears in the shoulder. Researchers will measure muscle strength, walking speed, and thigh muscle thickness in 104 adults aged 40 to 75 with rotator cuff syndrome. T…

This study aims to collect information from 20,000 people who have had or will have shoulder replacement surgery. Researchers will track their progress for at least 10 years using surveys and X-rays to see how well the shoulder works and how long the replacement lasts. The goal i…