Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Effectiveness of Operative Versus Non-Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tear
Eligibility:
All Genders
45+ years
Brief Summary
Rotator cuff tears are one of the most common causes of shoulder pain. Evidence-based guidance on optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for rotator cuff tears is lacking. Our proposed study aims...
Detailed Description
Rotator cuff tears account for over one quarter million surgeries annually. They are a leading cause of shoulder pain and disability. Patients with rotator cuff tears present with shoulder pain and/or...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 45 or older
- Symptoms for at least 4 weeks of shoulder pain and/or limitation in range of motion of shoulder
Exclusion
- History of humeral fractures
- Prior surgery on the same shoulder
- Contraindications to MRI (prior surgical hardware, pacemakers, defibrillators, and claustrophobia)
- Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
- Unable or unwilling to be followed up
- Non-English speaking (as questionnaires have only been validated in English)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
400 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02287090
Start Date
March 1 2011
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
February 6 2025
Active Locations (4)
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1
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
2
Orthopaedic Institute
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57105
3
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232
4
University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, United States, 75390