Shoulder surgery study tests better ways to see inside the joint
NCT ID NCT07442643
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two different approaches to improve how well surgeons can see inside the shoulder during a common repair surgery. 80 adults with full-thickness rotator cuff tears were randomly assigned to receive either epinephrine in the irrigation fluid or intravenous tranexamic acid. The main goal was to see which method gave surgeons a clearer view during the procedure.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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80 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Finished
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Dec 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years * MRI-confirmed full-thickness rotator cuff tear * Planned primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair * Written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Age \>70 years * Advanced cardiovascular disease (advanced heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension, active ischemic heart disease) * Significant renal impairment * History of thromboembolic disease * Contraindication to tranexamic acid * Irreparable massive tear with advanced fatty degeneration or severe muscle atrophy * Revision surgery * Planned concomitant open surgery
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34766, Turkey (Türkiye)
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