WithdrawnNot Applicable

Comparison of Two Surgical Techniques for Open Subpectoral Biceps Tenodesis

Stopped: Responsible party decision, not to proceed with the study.

United States0Started 2026-01

Plain-language summary

Participants who are indicated for an open biceps tenodesis procedure will be recruited to join the study. The participant will undergo the standard biceps tenodesis procedure using either one standard anchor or two mini anchors by the study staff surgeon. Both techniques are safe and considered standard of care. The participant will be randomized to either group. After the biceps are secured in the standard fashion, a sterile radiolucent bead will be applied to the tendon. The participant will undergo xray imaging in the post-anesthesia care unit to determine a baseline measurement of the location of the radiolucent bead. The participant will then undergo further xray imaging at their 2 week and 6 month-up visits.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participant age 18 and above who would otherwise indicated for biceps tenodesis due to biceps tendinopathy with or without associated rotator cuff pathology Exclusion Criteria: * Participant under the age of 18 will be excluded from the study as there is no indication to perform this procedure in children. * Any participant who had previous surgery or injury to their biceps or biceps tendon will be excluded.

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

Sterile radiolucent bead location distance

Timeframe: Baseline, 2-weeks, 6-months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06797128

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12

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