Status:

RECRUITING

Long Term Clinical Outcome After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair Augmentation With Autologous Microfragmented Lipoaspirate Tissue

Lead Sponsor:

University of Milan

Collaborating Sponsors:

International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS)

ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO

Conditions:

Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Augmentation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Brief Summary

Specific Aims : The aim of this prospective randomized controlled single-blind clinical trial was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of autologous microfragmented lipoaspirate tissue in arthroscopic...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \> 18 years
  • Full-thickness supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon tears (C1, C2, and C3 according to the SCOI classification)
  • Indication for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
  • Informed consent to participate in the study
  • Informed consent to participate for the duration of the study

Exclusion

  • Partial rotator cuff tendon tears (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, and B3 according to the SCOI classification)
  • Massive rotator cuff tear (C4 according to the SCOI classification)
  • Subscapularis tendon tear (grade III, IV, or IV according to Lafosse classification)
  • Associated anterior, posterior, or multidirectional shoulder instability
  • Indication for repair of a SLAP lesion of the biceps anchor
  • Grade III or IV muscle atrophy of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendons (according to Goutallier or Fuchs classification)
  • Intra-articular hyaluronic acid or corticosteroid infiltration within 3 mo from the planned surgical procedure
  • Medical comorbidities contraindicating arthroscopic shoulder surgery
  • Local (shoulder, abdominal region, gluteal region) or systemic infection, osteomyelitis, or sepsis
  • Diabetes mellitus, untreated thyroid disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Chronic disorders involving coagulation, platelet aggregation, or severe coagulopathy
  • Severe cardiovascular disease
  • Stroke or acute cardiovascular event within 6 mo from the planned surgical procedure
  • Weight loss for any cause .30 kg in 12 mo or .10 kg in 12 mo without a cause
  • Eating disorders or body dysmorphic disorder
  • Varices, phlebitis, or scars next to the planned adipose tissue harvesting site
  • Alcohol/drug addiction or psychiatric disease compromising compliance with postoperative protocols
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding women
  • Informed consent not accepted

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 11 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

April 11 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

52 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06960343

Start Date

April 11 2025

End Date

April 11 2026

Last Update

May 7 2025

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ASST Gaetano Pini-CTO

Milan, Italy, Italy, 20122