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New study: No-Implant biceps surgery may be as effective as anchor method

NCT ID NCT06815796

Symptom relief Sponsor: Krankenhaus Barmherzige Schwestern Linz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two surgical techniques for fixing a damaged biceps tendon in the shoulder. Fifty adults were randomly assigned to receive either a standard anchor repair or a newer loop technique that uses no implants. The goal was to see if the loop method works just as well in terms of shoulder function, pain, and avoiding a 'Popeye' deformity. Results will help surgeons choose the best approach for each patient.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients requiring a tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon during the study period, using either anchor tenodesis or loop tenodesis. * Patients must be at least 18 years old. * Patients must have the capacity to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with insufficient documentation. * Patients under the age of 18.

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Biceps tendon disorder Shoulder arthroscopic surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ordensklinikum Linz Barmherzige Schwestern

    Linz, 4020, Austria

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