Evaluating healing of subscapular tendon injuries

Clinical and Anatomical Evaluation of Healing of Lesions of the Subscapular Tendon

Not applicable Interventional GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche · NCT05725603

This study tests if a new way of repairing subscapular tendon injuries helps improve healing and reduces fatty buildup in the muscle after surgery for patients who have had this type of repair.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorGCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lyon)
Trial IDNCT05725603 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the postoperative fatty infiltration of the subscapularis muscle following surgical repair of tendon lesions. It aims to determine whether this infiltration is significantly altered after anatomic repair based on a new arthroscopic classification. The study will utilize MRI imaging to assess the healing process and identify any potential persistence of tendon rupture. The research focuses on patients who have undergone specific surgical repairs within defined timeframes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have had surgical repair for subscapularis tendon injuries within specified timeframes.

Not a fit: Patients with contraindications to MRI will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of tendon healing and lead to better postoperative care for patients with shoulder injuries.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach may be novel, similar studies have indicated the importance of assessing fatty infiltration in tendon healing.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient, male or female, aged ≥ 18 years
* Patient who has undergone surgical repair for a rupture or rotator cuff injury involving the subscapularis tendon between April and September 2016 and between May 2018 and January 2019
* Patient with a lesion of the subscapularis tendon characterized with arthroscopic classification
* Patient who has previously participated in the classification study of subscapularis tendon injuries based on findings arthroscopy conducted only at the Jean Mermoz Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with a contraindication to MRI

Where this trial is running

Lyon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Shoulder Injuries
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