Comparing injections for treating rotator cuff tears

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of three different injection treatments for chronic rotator cuff partial tears: steroids, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and a combination of PRP with hyaluronic acid (HA). The goal is to determine which treatment provides the best pain relief and functional recovery for patients suffering from shoulder pain. Participants will receive one injection of the selected treatment after undergoing a blood collection process to prepare the PRP. The study aims to provide insights into the synergistic effects of PRP and HA on tissue repair.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* A. Shoulder pain for at least 1 months
* B.partial-thickness tear diagnosed by MRI or Echo
* C.age between 20 and 85 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* A. inflammatory disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, etc.
* B. pregnancy
* C. known malignancy
* D. hematologic disease (or hemoglobin \<10 g/dl, platelet \<150.000 ul)
* E. history of shoulder infection
* F. history of shoulder surgery
* G. prior steroid injection for 3 times or more
* H. full-thickness tear
* I. other shoulder problems, such as osteoarthritis, fracture malunion, etc.
* J. subjects who cannot comply with the protocol of study
* K. The shoulder pain area has been treated with PRP for less than 3 months

Where it's running

• Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital
  Kaohsiung City, Sanmin, Taiwan Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.