Microfracture technique to improve healing of 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 clinical trial investigates the impact of lateralized microfracture on the healing of medium to large rotator cuff tears following arthroscopic repair. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the microfracture treatment or conventional repair without microfracture. The study aims to determine if this technique can reduce the rate of retear and enhance functional recovery post-surgery. The trial focuses on patients who have not responded to non-operative treatment for at least three months.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Medium to large Rotator cuff tear(1cm-5cm) diagnosed by MRI
2. Patients can complete the follow-up and comply with all post-operative rehab instructions
3. Failure of non-operative treatment for at least 3 months

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Revision rotator cuff surgery
2. Partial thickness rotator cuff tears
3. Small (less than 1cm) and Massive (greater than 5cm) rotator cuff tears
4. Disease history of the affected shoulder
5. Systemic immune diseases
6. Irreparable rotator cuff tear

Where it's running

• Afiliated Hospital of Nantong University
  Nantong, Jiangsu, China Recruiting
• Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
  Nantong, Jiangsu, China Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yucheng Sun, Ph.D — Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University
• Study coordinator: Mingbing Xiao, Ph.D
• Email: tdfykjc@163.com
• Phone: +86051381162222

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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.