Arthroscopic Transosseous vs. Anchored Rotator Cuff Repair

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Conditions studied: Shoulder Pain Chronic, Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Tear, Rotator Cuff Injury

In brief

This study will compare arthroscopic transosseous versus anchored rotator cuff repairs in terms of clinical outcomes, rotator cuff integrity, and cost-effectiveness. With the collection of patient-reported outcomes the health of patients undergoing each rotator cuff repair technique will be assessed. The aims of this study will be achieved through a clinical randomized controlled trial and a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03797287

Run by

Johns Hopkins University

People needed

0

Starts

2020-02-01

Expected to finish

2025-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults age 18-75 years old
• Full thickness rotator cuff tears of any size (documented by MRI or ultrasound)
• Patients planning surgical repair with Dr. Uma Srikumaran (PI of this study) at Johns Hopkins Shoulder Service (Columbia, Odenton Clinic sites; Howard County General Hospital/Bayview/Johns Hopkins Hospital operative sites)

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with partial tears, massive rotator cuff tears that are irreparable, isolated subscapularis tears, and associated pathology (advanced degenerative changes)
• Patients undergoing revision rotator cuff tears will be excluded.

Where it is running

• Johns Hopkins — Columbia, Maryland, United States

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