Latissimus Dorsi Tendon Transfer vs. Superior Capsular Reconstruction in Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

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Conditions studied: Massive Rotator Cuff Tears

In brief

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the results of two surgical operations for the treatment of massive rotator cuff tears: latissimus dorsi tendon transfer (LDT) and superior capsular reconstruction (SCR). The main question it wants to answer is which of the two operations provides better functional results, as measured by two patient-reported questionaires: the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score and the Constant-Murley score. The patients will be randomly assigned to one of two groups according to the surgery they will undergo (LDT or SCR). They will be examined clinically and asked to fill the questionaires before the surgery, at 6 weeks and at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months after surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07154641

Run by

Konstantopoulio-Patission General Hospital of Nea Ionia

People needed

44

Starts

2025-07-02

Expected to finish

2029-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-04

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Adult patients (over 18 years old). Massive rotator cuff tear diagnosis based on shoulder MRI. -

You may not qualify if…

• Advanced glenohumeral arthritis (Hamada ≥3). Deltoid dysfunction. Irrepearable subscapularis tear. Infection. Prior shoulder surgery. Shoulder stiffness.

Where it is running

• Konstantopouleio-Patision General Hospital of Nea Ionia — Athens, Attica, Greece (enrolling)

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