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Partial Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon TearNCT02200939

Post-Market Evaluation of the Rotation Medical Rotator Cuff System

A study testing Bioinductive implant and Surgical repair in people with Partial Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear and Full Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear, run by Smith & Nephew, Inc. at 15 sites in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate bioinduction of new tissue and tendon healing after implantation of the Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant used as either a standalone device or adjunct to surgical repair in the treatment of supraspinatus tendon tears. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 21 years and older
What is being tested?
Bioinductive implant and Surgical repair
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
148 participants
Where
15 sitesUnited States
Study dates
20 Aug 2014to 24 Nov 2020
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 21 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Subjects enrolled in the study MUST meet all of the following criteria:
  • At least 21 years of age
  • Rotator cuff tear requiring surgery that meets either criterion A or B:
  • Medium or large partial-thickness tear or very small full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon planned for standalone treatment (no surgical repair with sutures/suture anchors) with the bioinductive implant B. Medium or large full-thickness tear primarily of the supraspinatus tendon planned for treatment with the bioinductive implant adjunctive to surgical repair
  • Chronic shoulder pain lasting longer than 3 months unresponsive to conservative therapy including, but not limited to, pain medication, physical therapy and injections
  • MRI of the shoulder within 60 days prior to the study procedure
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  • Willing to comply with the prescribed post-operative rehabilitation program
  • Willing to be available for each protocol-required follow-up examination
  • Able to understand the informed consent process, including regulatory requirements such as HIPAA authorization, and document informed consent prior to completion of any study-related procedures
  • Ability to read, understand, and complete subject-reported outcomes in English

Who cannot join

  • Subjects enrolled in the study MUST NOT meet any of the following criteria:
  • Massive rotator cuff tears (≥ 5 cm)
  • Acute rotator cuff tears less than 12 months from injury
  • Previous rotator cuff surgery on the index shoulder
  • Instability of the index shoulder
  • Chondromalacia of index shoulder ≥ Grade 3
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  • Fatty infiltration of the index shoulder rotator cuff muscle ≥ Grade 2
  • Calcification of the index shoulder rotator cuff
  • Genetic collagen disease
  • History of insulin dependent diabetes
  • History of auto-immune or immunodeficiency disorders
  • History of chronic inflammatory disorders
  • Oral steroid use in last 2 months or injectable steroid use in last 4 weeks
  • History of heavy smoking (> 1 pack per day) within last 6 months
  • Hypersensitivity to bovine-derived materials
  • Females of child-bearing potential who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during the course of the study
  • Currently involved in any injury litigation or worker's compensation claims relating to the index shoulder
  • Enrolled, or plans to enroll, in another clinical trial during this study that would affect the outcomes of this study
  • History of non-compliance with medical treatment, physical therapy/rehabilitation, or clinical study participation
  • History of cognitive or mental health status that interferes with study participation

Trial locations and contacts

15 sites in 1 country.

15 sites in 1 country

United States15 sites
  • Texas Orthopedic Specialists, P.L.L.C.

    Bedford, Texas, 76021

  • OrthoCarolina Research Institute

    Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207

  • Cleveland Clinic

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44125

  • Steadman Hawkins Clinic-Denver

    Denver, Colorado, 80111

  • Twin Cities Orthopedics

    Edina, Minnesota, 55435

  • Holy Cross Hospital Orthopedic Research Institute

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33334

  • Bone & Joint Clinic of Houston

    Houston, Texas, 77030

  • University of Iowa Sports Medicine

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242

  • ProOrtho Orthopedic Clinic

    Kirkland, Washington, 98034

  • Princeton Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.

    Princeton, New Jersey, 08540

  • OrthoIllinois, LTD

    Rockford, Illinois, 61107

  • Harbin Clinic Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Rome

    Rome, Georgia, 30165

  • Towson Orthopaedic Associates / University of Maryland St Joseph Med Ctr

    Towson, Maryland, 21204

  • Great Lakes Orthopaedic Center

    Traverse City, Michigan, 49684

  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute

    Van Nuys, California, 91405

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate bioinduction of new tissue and tendon healing after implantation of the Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant used as either a standalone device or adjunct to surgical repair in the treatment of supraspinatus tendon tears.

Being tested
Bioinductive implant, Surgical repair

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Bioinductive implantDevice

    Also called Rotation Medical Rotator Cuff System™, REGENETEN™ Bioinductive Implant System.

  • Surgical repairDevice

    Surgical repair with commercially-available sutures/suture anchors.

Study groups in NCT02200939
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Partial-Thickness TearExperimentalIntermediate or High partial-thickness tear (PTT) or very small full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon surgically treated by implantation of the bioinductive implant.
Receives: Device: Bioinductive implant
Full Thickness TearExperimentalMedium or large full thickness tear (FTT) of the supraspinatus tendon surgically treated with the bioinductive implant adjunctive to surgical repair.
Receives: Device: Bioinductive implant; Device: Surgical repair

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in Tendon Thickness

    The total thickness of the tendon and any newly induced tissue at the implant site were measured at 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Measurements were compared to pre-operative (baseline) supraspinatus tendon thickness to calculate the mean (± SD) change in post-operative supraspinatus tendon thickness by partial-thickness tear size (Intermediate or High) or full thickness tear size (Medium or Large).

    Measured: Pre-operatively (baseline) to 3 month, 1 year, and 2 year

  2. Integration of Induced Tissue With Underlying Tendon

    Partial-thickness tears were classified as Intermediate (3-6 mm) or High (> 6 mm) grade tears. Full thickness tears were categorized using Cofield classification as Medium (1-3 cm) or Large (3-5 cm). Integration and maturation of the newly induced tissue was assessed by MRI at each post-operative follow-up and determined by answering Yes, No, or Unable to determine to the following questions:

    1. Is there a visible boundary between the collagen scaffold/new tissue and the supraspinatus tendon?
    2. Is there visible evidence of a good margin between the collagen scaffold/new tissue and the deltoid?
    3. Was there evidence of bursitis in the shoulder?
    4. Does the new tissue resemble normal tendon tissue?
    5. Does the underlying tendon resemble normal tendon tissue?
    6. Is there any new defect (i.e., loss in supraspinatus tendon continuity; re-tear)?

    Measured: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

  3. Fill-In of Partial Thickness Tears and Underlying Tendon Quality

    For tendon defects treated by standalone use of the device (i.e., implantation without surgical repair using sutures/suture anchors), post-operative follow-up MRIs will be used to estimate the amount of defect fill-in with newly induced tissue and the quality of the filled-in tissue. In the absence of fill-in with newly induced tissue, defect progression (i.e., change in size relative to previous MRIs) will be assessed. The amount of fill-in relative to the pre-operative, baseline MRI classified as:

    • 0 to <25%
    • 25% to <50%
    • 50% to < 75%
    • 75% to < 100%
    • 100%

    Measured: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

  4. Number of Participants With a Re-Tear

    Re-tear rate following rotator cuff repair assessed by MRI. Any new observable defect (i.e. loss in supraspinatus tendon continuity) will be classified as a re-tear.

    Measured: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

Secondary outcomes (9)
  1. Procedure Parameters: Device Implant Time

    Mean (± SD) device implant time in minutes was assessed starting at time from introduction of the guide wire instrument into the subacromial space through completion of the last staple.

    Measured: Intraoperative

  2. Procedure Parameters: Procedure Technical Success

    Procedure technical success was measured by the count of participants where the device was successfully delivered and affixed to the target tendon location (i.e., implant of device was attempted and successful).

    Measured: Intraoperative

  3. American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) Score

    The ASES consisted of subcomponent scores including pain, shoulder function, and shoulder scores as follows:

    1. ASES Pain Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain (lower score better).
    2. ASES Shoulder Function Score ranges from 0 to 30, with 0 being no function and 30 being full function (higher score better).
    3. ASES Shoulder Score ranges from 10 to 100, with 0 being no function and 100 being normal function (higher score better).

    Scores were collected at baseline and each successive follow-up visits (3 months, 1 year, and 2 years).

    Measured: Baseline, 3 month, 1 year, and 2 years

  4. Constant-Murley Shoulder (CMS) Score

    The overall CMS shoulder score ranges from 0 to 100, with 0 being severe restrictions and 100 being no restrictions (i.e., higher score is better). Scores were collected a baseline and each subsequent follow-up (3 months, 1 year, and 2 years).

    Measured: Baseline, 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

  5. Recovery: Sling Time

    Cumulative number of days index shoulder was in a sling.

    Measured: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years

  6. Recovery: Rehabilitation Time

    Cumulative number of completed rehabilitation or physical therapy (PT) visits in days to treat index shoulder.

    Measured: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years

  7. Recovery: Return to Work

    Cumulative number of days between discharge and return to work (employed subjects only).

    Measured: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years

  8. Recovery: Return to Normal Daily Activities

    Return to normal daily activities (i.e. full, unrestricted activity) determined by the cumulative number of days between discharge and return to normal daily activity.

    Measured: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years

  9. Participant Satisfaction

    Self-reported measure of the level of satisfaction with the surgical outcome of the index surgery on 5-point Likert scale where participants were asked to indicated the best response to being satisfied with the outcome of the study procedure from one of the following:

    • Strongly Disagree
    • Disagree
    • Neither Agree or Disagree
    • Agree
    • Strongly Agree

    "Strongly Disagree" indicated the lowest level of satisfaction and "Strongly Agree" indicated the greatest level of satisfaction.

    Measured: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted25 Jul 2014 (estimated)
  2. Study start20 Aug 2014
  3. Primary completion24 Nov 2020
  4. Study completion24 Nov 2020

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Non-randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
148 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02200939
Sponsor's protocol ID
2014.05.12
Status last verified
Feb 2022
First submitted
23 Jul 2014
Last updated
2 Mar 2022
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
Yes

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Bioinductive implant and Surgical repair in people with Partial Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear and Full Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear, run by Smith & Nephew, Inc. at 15 sites in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 20 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Mar 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 15 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 2 Mar 2022). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Tendon Thickness (time frame: Pre-operatively (baseline) to 3 month, 1 year, and 2 year). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Mar 2022.

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