CompletedNot Applicable

Quality of Life After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

Taiwan201 participantsStarted 2020-09-01

Plain-language 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.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

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 criteria

. 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.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Shoulder joint angles and strength were tracked preoperatively and at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months postoperatively.

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06120998

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-31

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