Lower Trapezius Transfer vs Bridging Reconstruction

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Conditions studied: Rotator Cuff Tears

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the bridging reconstruction technique vs the lower trapezius tendon transfer in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears. The main questions it aims to answer are: * comparing the outcomes of the two surgical techniques (BRR with an acellular human dermal allograft implant vs Arthroscopic Assisted LTT Transfer) on the maintenance of the acromiohumeral distance * compare the outcomes of strength, range of motion, and patient reported quality of life scores between the two techniques Participants will be randomized into one of two surgical treatment groups (bridging reconstruction or lower trapezius tendon transfer) and followed for a minimum of two years to compare the outcomes between groups.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT05925881
Run by: Nova Scotia Health Authority
People needed: 60
Starts: 2023-10-30
Expected to finish: 2027-09-01
Last updated by the study team: 2025-02-18

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proven diagnosis of a massive rotator cuff tear
tear size >5cm
two-tendon, irreparable tear
competent adult (>18 years of age)
<50% muscle atrophy.

You may not qualify if…

irreparable subscapular tear
glenohumeral osteoarthritis
WORC score > 70
uncontrolled diabetes (Hgb A1C >7%)
pregnancy
presence of local or systemic infection
inability to cooperate with and/or comprehend post-operative instructions
cancer
paralysis of the shoulder
contracture of the shoulder
inability to provide informed consent

Where it is running

5955 Veterans' Memorial Lane Room 2106, VMB — Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada (enrolling)

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