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Shoulder surgery debate: to cut or not to cut the biceps tendon?

NCT ID NCT07289334

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at 60 people aged 40-65 having rotator cuff repair surgery. Half had their biceps tendon cut (tenotomy) and half did not. The goal was to see if cutting the tendon improves shoulder function and pain. Researchers used questionnaires and ultrasound to compare results.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2015

Finished

Jun 2017

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 and 65 years * Partial supraspinatus tears (≥ 50% thickness) * Complete supraspinatus tears ≤ 3 cm in the coronal plane * Muscle atrophy less than stage 2 according to Thomazeau * Presence of the LHBT in the bicipital groove Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 40 or older than 65 years * LHBT rupture * Partial supraspinatus tears \< 50% thickness * Supraspinatus tears \> 3 cm * Tears of other rotator cuff tendons, with or without supraspinatus involvement * Traumatic tears with surgery performed less than 3 months after injury * Muscle atrophy ≥ stage 2 Thomazeau * Associated degenerative glenohumeral pathology (\> Samilson 1) * Previous shoulder surgeries * Previous shoulder infections * Associated peripheral neurological injuries * Degenerative neurological conditions * Patients who refused to sign informed consent

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Conditions

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Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

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Long head of biceps brachii lesions Rotator cuff tears

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