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New device aims to slash pain and speed recovery after shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT07501949
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a special device called H-Wave can help people recover faster and with less pain after rotator cuff repair surgery. About 80 adults aged 18-64 will either receive standard care or standard care plus the H-Wave device. Researchers will track pain, medication use, sleep quality, and shoulder function for 3 months after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 80 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 64 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of full-thickness, or partial requiring surgical detachment, rotator cuff tear 2. Primary rotator cuff repair (reattachment), with or without other necessary procedures, (e.g., biceps tenodesis, distal clavicle resection) 3. Age 18-64 at time of enrollment 4. Body mass index (BMI) \<40 Kg/m2 5. Females, sexually active and of childbearing age, must be willing to use a reliable form of birth control throughout study duration; Males, sexually active with partners of childbearing age must be willing to use contraceptive measures 6. Be willing and capable of providing written informed consent to participate in the clinical study based on voluntary agreement, following thorough explanation of subject participation 7. Be willing and capable of completing subjective evaluations, reading, understanding, and signing written questionnaires and informed consent 8. Be willing and capable of complying with study-related requirements, procedures, and follow-up visits Exclusion Criteria: 1. Excluded diagnosis and/or procedure and/or symptoms including infection, tumor, partial-thickness rotator cuff tear (not requiring surgical detachment), or other primary non-rotator cuff tear related shoulder surgery 2. Morbid obesity with BMI ≥40 Kg/m2 3. Pregnancy as determined by urine testing (unless surgically sterile or post-menopausal) 4. Actively breastfeeding or desiring pregnancy during the study 5. Prior H-Wave® device stimulation use 6. Use of other home devices (e.g., TENS) within 2 weeks of screening visit 7. Major psychological or psychiatric disorder 8. Unresolved major secondary gain issues (e.g., social, financial, or legal) including worker's compensation with attorney representation 9. Addiction or substance abuse history to opioids, controlled substances, alcohol, or illicit drugs 10. Injectable steroids within 8 weeks of screening visit 11. Implanted pacemaker, SCS, or other devices deemed unfit for inclusion by principal investigator 12. History of progressive neurological disease 13. History of immunosuppressive medication/treatment or cancer diagnosis within 5 years 14. History of uncontrolled autoimmune disorders 15. History of organ or hematologic transplantation 16. Reported pain in other area(s) and/or medical condition(s) that could interfere with accurate pain reporting, study procedures, or confound study evaluations 17. Participated in another clinical study or received treatment with any investigational product within 30 days 18. From a vulnerable population, as defined by the US Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 45, Part 46, Section 46.111(b) and other local and national regulations, including but not limited to employees (temporary, part- time, full-time) or family members of the research staff conducting the study, or of the sponsor, contract research organization, or IRB/IEC 19. Has any other condition(s) that, in the investigator's opinion, might indicate that the subject is unsuitable for the study
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The places running it
4 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sano
Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States
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Sano
Kansas City, Missouri, 64151, United States
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Sano
Lee's Summit, Missouri, 64064, United States
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Sano
Raymore, Missouri, 64083, United States
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