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.
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
- Conditions the study is for
- Partial Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear, Full Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon Tear
- 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
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 group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Partial-Thickness Tear | Experimental | Intermediate 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 Tear | Experimental | Medium 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.
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
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:
- Is there a visible boundary between the collagen scaffold/new tissue and the supraspinatus tendon?
- Is there visible evidence of a good margin between the collagen scaffold/new tissue and the deltoid?
- Was there evidence of bursitis in the shoulder?
- Does the new tissue resemble normal tendon tissue?
- Does the underlying tendon resemble normal tendon tissue?
- Is there any new defect (i.e., loss in supraspinatus tendon continuity; re-tear)?
Measured: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
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
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)
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
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
American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) Score
The ASES consisted of subcomponent scores including pain, shoulder function, and shoulder scores as follows:
- ASES Pain Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 0 being no pain and 10 being the worst pain (lower score better).
- ASES Shoulder Function Score ranges from 0 to 30, with 0 being no function and 30 being full function (higher score better).
- 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
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
Recovery: Sling Time
Cumulative number of days index shoulder was in a sling.
Measured: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years
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
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
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
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.
- First posted25 Jul 2014 (estimated)
- Study start20 Aug 2014
- Primary completion24 Nov 2020
- Study completion24 Nov 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Other trials for Partial Thickness Supraspinatus Tendon TearStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Smith & Nephew, Inc.The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Laura England, Study chair, Smith & Nephew, Inc.
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
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Mar 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Post-Market Evaluation of the Rotation Medical Rotator Cuff System
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02200939
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2014.05.12
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 148 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 20 Aug 2014 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 24 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 24 Nov 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jul 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Posted 2 Mar 2022
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Partial-Thickness Tear | Experimental | Device: Bioinductive implantIntermediate or High partial-thickness tear (PTT) or very small full-thickness tear of the supraspinatus tendon surgically treated by implantation of the bioinductive implant. |
| Full Thickness Tear | Experimental | Device: Bioinductive implant, Device: Surgical repairMedium or large full thickness tear (FTT) of the supraspinatus tendon surgically treated with the bioinductive implant adjunctive to surgical repair. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 21 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- At least 21 years of age
- Rotator cuff tear requiring surgery that meets either criterion A or B:
- 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
- Willing to comply with the prescribed post-operative rehabilitation program
Key exclusion criteria (20 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Bioinductive implantAlso: Rotation Medical Rotator Cuff System™, REGENETEN™ Bioinductive Implant System. | Device | Full Thickness Tear, Partial-Thickness Tear |
| Surgical repairSurgical repair with commercially-available sutures/suture anchors. | Device | Full Thickness Tear |
Primary outcome
Change in Tendon Thickness
Time frame: Pre-operatively (baseline) to 3 month, 1 year, and 2 year
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).
Integration of Induced Tissue With Underlying Tendon
Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
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)?
Fill-In of Partial Thickness Tears and Underlying Tendon Quality
Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
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%
Number of Participants With a Re-Tear
Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
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.
9 secondary outcomes
Procedure Parameters: Device Implant Time
Time frame: Intraoperative
Procedure Parameters: Procedure Technical Success
Time frame: Intraoperative
American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) Score
Time frame: Baseline, 3 month, 1 year, and 2 years
Constant-Murley Shoulder (CMS) Score
Time frame: Baseline, 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
Recovery: Sling Time
Time frame: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years
Recovery: Rehabilitation Time
Time frame: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years
Recovery: Return to Work
Time frame: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years
Recovery: Return to Normal Daily Activities
Time frame: Post-operatively to study completion, approximately 2 years
Participant Satisfaction
Time frame: 3 months, 1 year, and 2 years
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Mar 2022.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Laura England study chair
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
15 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
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.