Status:
RECRUITING
Genetic Epidemiology of Rotator Cuff Tears: The cuffGEN Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tears
Eligibility:
All Genders
40-85 years
Brief Summary
Rotator cuff tear is one of the most common reasons to seek musculoskeletal care, and cuff repair is one of the fastest growing ambulatory surgery procedures. However, the etiology of cuff tears, reas...
Detailed Description
Participants will complete a structured questionnaire (Appendix B) that includes medical and musculoskeletal comorbidities, Mental Health Inventory-5148, Fear Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ)149...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged ≥40 years to \< 85 years
- Confirmed diagnosis of partial or full-thickness cuff tear on MRI (Cases) OR absence of rotator cuff tear on shoulder MRI (Controls)
- Ability and willingness to provide informed consent
- Ability to complete questionnaires in English (to maintain scientific integrity since standardized questionnaires are extensively validated in English)
Exclusion
- Acute rotator cuff tear caused by a severe trauma
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 4 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2031
Estimated Enrollment :
3500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04831164
Start Date
March 4 2021
End Date
December 31 2031
Last Update
October 27 2025
Active Locations (10)
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1
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
2
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
3
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02118
4
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215