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Arthroscopic Transosseous vs. Anchored Rotator Cuff Repair

WithdrawnNot applicableNCT03797287
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This study has no listed site in Canada in this snapshot. It is included as part of the worldwide chronic pain corpus.

Brief summary (from the registry)

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.

Study details

Official title
Arthroscopic Transosseous vs. Anchored Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Conditions
Interventions
  • Device: Tensor Tunnler
  • Procedure: Anchor Rotator Cuff Repair
Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Start date
2020-02-01
Primary completion
2025-12
Sex
All
Age range
from 18 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
true
Results posted
No results posted in this snapshot
Countries
United States
Total sites listed
1

Eligibility criteria

Show eligibility criteria (verbatim from the registry)
Inclusion Criteria: * 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) Exclusion Criteria: * 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.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status. Record: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03797287