Comparing treatments for biceps tendon issues in shoulder surgery

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 clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of two surgical approaches, tenotomy and tenodesis, for treating the long head of the biceps tendon in patients undergoing rotator cuff repair for a full-thickness supraspinatus tear. The study aims to determine which method provides better post-operative functional outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups, and their recovery will be monitored through follow-up visits and questionnaires. The trial includes patients aged 50 to 80 with specific eligibility criteria to ensure a focused evaluation of the interventions.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient voluntarily consents to participate in the study and has the mental and physical ability to participate in the study, fill out subjective questionnaires, return for follow-up visits, and comply with prescribed post-operative physical therapy.
* Full thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon
* Intact subscapularis tendon
* Primary rotator cuff repair
* Age 50-80

Exclusion Criteria:

* Previous full thickness biceps tear
* Infection and neuropathic joints
* Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse
* Patients incapable of judgement or under tutelage
* Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, contraindication for MRI scan etc.
* Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons
* Patient declines to participate in study

Where it's running

• Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, University of Michigan
  Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States Recruiting
• Oregon Health & Science University
  Portland, Oregon, United States Recruiting
• Group 23 Sports Medicine
  Calgary, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
• la Tour hospital
  Meyrin, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Alexandre Lädermann, MD — La Tour Hospital
• Study coordinator: Alexandre Lädermann, MD
• Email: alexandre.laedermann@gmail.com
• Phone: +41 22 71 975 55

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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.