Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Tendon Repair and Physiotherapy in the Treatment of Small and Medium-sized Tears of the Rotator Cuff
Lead Sponsor:
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tear
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare treatment benefits from surgical treatment by tendon repair and from physiotherapy for small and medium-sized rotator cuff tears.
Detailed Description
Surgical treatment by tendon repair or physiotherapy are accepted treatment options for small and medium-sized rotator cuff tears, but have never been compared in randomised, controlled studies. In t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical history and imaging findings of a rotator cuff tear
Exclusion
- Presence of other local or systemic diseases influencing on shoulder function
- History of earlier rotator cuff surgery
- Medical contraindications for surgery
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
103 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00852657
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2023
Last Update
March 15 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Martina Hansen's Hospital
Sandvika, Norway, 1306