New implant aims to strengthen shoulder tendon repair after replacement
NCT ID NCT05735119
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a special implant (Tapestry) that helps repair a key shoulder tendon (subscapularis) during shoulder replacement surgery. About 100 adults with shoulder arthritis or injury will be followed for 2 years to see if the tendon heals better with the implant. The goal is to improve shoulder function and long-term outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2028
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.
Who is studied
Adults undergoing shoulder arthroplasty, who meet the study eligibility criteria.
- Ages
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21 years and older
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult, 21 years and older. 2. Patient requires shoulder arthroplasty (anatomic or reverse) with subscapularis repair due to osteoarthritis, rotator cuff injury, rheumatoid arthritis and/or other inflammatory disorder, osteonecrosis, and/or post-traumatic injury (e.g., humerus fractures). 3. Patients healthy enough to undergo primary anatomic or reverse shoulder arthroplasty, in the opinion of the investigator; 4. Patients receiving shoulder arthroplasty with anticipated subscapularis tenotomy (ST) or subscapularis peel (SP). 5. Intact rotator cuff including subscapularis tendon for anatomic shoulder arthroplasty or a repairable subscapularis tendon for reverse shoulder arthroplasty, as determined by preoperative examination or imaging, if indicated or available preoperatively. Imaging is not required for this assessment. 6. Ability and willingness to comply with prescribed post-operative rehabilitation program. 7. Ability and willingness to comply with follow-up visit schedule. 8. Able to understand the informed consent process, including regulatory requirements such as HIPAA authorization, and document informed consent prior to completion of any study-related procedures. 9. Ability to read, understand, and complete subject-reported outcomes in English. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Shoulder arthroplasty requiring a lesser tuberosity osteotomy or revision arthroplasty. 2. Prior index shoulder surgery requiring treatment to the subscapularis. 3. Intraoperative identification of irreparable subscapularis tear (rTSA) 4. Diabetic patients with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) level \>8% prior to surgery. 5. Patients with inflammatory arthritis or patients that are immunocompromised, or patients that have a glenoid deficiency. 6. Patients with a known history of hypersensitivity to bovine-derived materials. 7. Hypersensitivity to poly(D,L-lactide) materials. 8. Females of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study. 9. Currently involved in any injury litigation or worker's compensation claims relating to the index shoulder. 10. Enrolled, or plans to enroll, in another clinical trial during this study that would affect the outcomes of this study. 11. History of non-compliance with medical treatment, physical therapy/rehabilitation, or clinical study participation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alta Orthopaedics
Santa Barbara, California, 93101, United States
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Atlantis Orthopaedics
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33410, United States
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Central Indiana Orthopedics
Carmel, Indiana, 46037, United States
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HCA Florida - JFK Hospital
Atlantis, Florida, 33462, United States
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University of Louisville Physicians, Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky, 40215, United States
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