Status:
UNKNOWN
Quality of Life After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Rotator Cuff Tear
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this longitudinal study is to understand the postoperative quality of life and dynamic trajectory of shoulder function in individuals with rotator cuff tears.
Detailed Description
Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) involve rupture of shoulder tendons or muscles, leading to pain and weakness. Its prevalence increases with age and is influenced by factors such as handedness, obesity, and ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients were evaluated by orthopedic surgeons as having a rotator cuff tear between August 2021 and July 2022, confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or ultrasound. If the patients required surgery and were willing to participate in the trial, the research assistant provided informed consent.
Exclusion
- Acromioclavicular arthritis requiring distal clavicular resection.
- Severe glenohumeral arthritis (Hamada classification grade 3 or higher).
- History of shoulder fracture.
- Absolute contraindications to MRI, such as claustrophobia, pacemakers, neurostimulators, drug infusion pumps, artificial inner ear implants, and metallic implants.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06120998
Start Date
September 1 2020
End Date
July 31 2024
Last Update
November 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
Enter a location and click search to find clinical trials sorted by distance.
1
Po-Cheng Chen
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 833