Lower Trapezius Transfer vs Bridging Reconstruction
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Rotator Cuff Tears
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority · Other
Think this trial could be right for you?
Answer a few quick questions to see if you may meet the eligibility requirements.
Check Your Eligibility
About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the bridging reconstruction technique vs the lower trapezius tendon transfer in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears.
The main questions it aims to answer are:
* comparing the outcomes of the two surgical techniques (BRR with an acellular human dermal allograft implant vs Arthroscopic Assisted LTT Transfer) on the maintenance of the a…
Trial Locations
Loading…
Loading trial locations…
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proven diagnosis of a massive rotator cuff tear
* tear size \>5cm
* two-tendon, irreparable tear
* competent adult (\>18 years of age)
* \<50% muscle atrophy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* irreparable subscapular tear
* glenohumeral osteoarthritis
* …
Contacts
No contact information available.