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Bioinductive Implant for Rotator Cuff Tears (IMPACT Trial)
IMPACT Trial Summary
This trial will test whether a new tendon repair surgery is better than the standard repair surgery.
IMPACT Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowIMPACT Trial Timeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.IMPACT Trial Design
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- I have a nerve condition affecting my arms.I am older than 18 years.I can attend all required study visits.My osteoarthritis is grade 2 or higher according to Samilson-Prieto.I have a complete tear in my shoulder's rotator cuff.I have had surgery on my shoulder, including procedures like subacromial decompression or biceps tenodesis.I need surgery for a tear in my shoulder muscle.I need surgery for my biceps tendon.I need surgery to fix a shoulder bone anomaly.I need surgery for a shoulder injury, including labral or bone repair.I do not have severe shoulder damage or conditions that would interfere with a specific shoulder repair procedure.You have an allergy to materials derived from cows.I have had an infection in the same shoulder before.I have tried non-surgical treatments for my shoulder tear for at least 3 months without success.I haven't taken any steroids or had steroid injections in the last 3 months.I can follow instructions and fill out all study forms.I have a severe tear in my shoulder tendon.I have tried non-surgical treatments for my shoulder tear for at least 3 months without success.I am scheduled for surgery on the opposite shoulder during the study.My shoulder joint has dislocated multiple times.You cannot have an MRI scan because of mental health or medical reasons.I have a history of joint inflammation or chronic pain in my arms or shoulders.My tendon injury cannot be managed with the REGENETEN implant due to poor tissue quality.
- Group 1: Isolated Bioinductive Repair
- Group 2: Completion and Repair
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What is the current scope of participants in this experiment?
"To successfully execute this trial, 156 patients who satisfy the study's criteria must participate. Smith & Nephew, Inc., is managing the experiment across multiple sites including Research St. Joseph's in Hamilton, Ontario and Harbin Clinic in Rome, Georgia."
Are patient enrollments still active for this research project?
"Clinicaltrials.gov reports that this research study is actively looking for candidates, which was first posted on August 30th 2022 and most recently updated on October 11th 2022."
Are there any US-based research facilities carrying out this clinical experiment?
"Patients interested in this trial have the option to register at Research St. Joseph's of Hamilton, Ontario; Harbin Clinic in Rome, Georgia; Texas Orthopedic Specialists located in Bedford, TX and 3 other locations."
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