Bone marrow secrets could boost shoulder surgery success
NCT ID NCT05106088
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explores whether the characteristics of bone marrow in the upper arm bone can predict how well a torn rotator cuff heals after surgery. Researchers will enroll 50 adults aged 18-75 with full-thickness tears and use MRI and CT scans to measure tendon healing. The goal is to identify factors that could lead to better repair techniques or pre-surgery screening in the future.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2029
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Males or females, 18-75 years, with a 1-5 cm full thickness tear of the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus tendon(s) requiring surgical repair
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Males or females * 18-75 years * 1-5 cm full thickness tear of the supraspinatus and/or infraspinatus tendon(s) that is fully reparable by double row technique as confirmed at surgery Exclusion Criteria: A 35 point exclusion criteria covers a variety of shoulder, musculoskeletal and general heath related conditions such as: * prior shoulder surgery (including rotator cuff repair) * symptomatic cervical spine disease * a frozen shoulder-- defined as a loss of passive range of motion (ROM) of more than 20° in any plane compared to the contralateral shoulder * advanced (grade 3 or 4) glenohumeral arthritis * worker's compensation cases * isolated subscapularis tears.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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